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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,216.66, 3,325.01 and 755.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,216.66, 3,325.01 and 755.01 is: 1,132.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,216.66 : 3,325.01 = 755.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,216.66/3,325.01 = 755.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,216.66x = 3,325.01 × 755.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,216.66x = 2,510,412.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,510,412.03/2,216.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132.52

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