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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,217.13, 3,325.86 and 756.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,217.13, 3,325.86 and 756.29 is: 1,134.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,217.13 : 3,325.86 = 756.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,217.13/3,325.86 = 756.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,217.13x = 3,325.86 × 756.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,217.13x = 2,515,322.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,515,322.97/2,217.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,134.50

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