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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,216.44, 3,323.60 and 755.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,216.44, 3,323.60 and 755.20 is: 1,132.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,216.44 : 3,323.60 = 755.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,216.44/3,323.60 = 755.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,216.44x = 3,323.60 × 755.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,216.44x = 2,509,982.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,509,982.72/2,216.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132.44

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