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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,216.58, 3,323.96 and 755.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,216.58, 3,323.96 and 755.85 is: 1,133.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,216.58 : 3,323.96 = 755.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,216.58/3,323.96 = 755.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,216.58x = 3,323.96 × 755.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,216.58x = 2,512,411.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,512,411.39/2,216.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.46

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