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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,216.47, 3,323.77 and 755.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,216.47, 3,323.77 and 755.71 is: 1,133.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,216.47 : 3,323.77 = 755.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,216.47/3,323.77 = 755.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,216.47x = 3,323.77 × 755.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,216.47x = 2,511,806.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,511,806.23/2,216.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.25

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