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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,216.92, 3,325.34 and 757.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,216.92, 3,325.34 and 757.08 is: 1,135.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,216.92 : 3,325.34 = 757.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,216.92/3,325.34 = 757.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,216.92x = 3,325.34 × 757.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,216.92x = 2,517,548.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,517,548.41/2,216.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135.61

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