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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,216.96, 3,324.66 and 755.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,216.96, 3,324.66 and 755.76 is: 1,133.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,216.96 : 3,324.66 = 755.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,216.96/3,324.66 = 755.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,216.96x = 3,324.66 × 755.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,216.96x = 2,512,645.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,512,645.04/2,216.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.37

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