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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,216.52, 3,325.08 and 755.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,216.52, 3,325.08 and 755.28 is: 1,133.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,216.52 : 3,325.08 = 755.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,216.52/3,325.08 = 755.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,216.52x = 3,325.08 × 755.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,216.52x = 2,511,366.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,511,366.42/2,216.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.02

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