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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,217.56, 3,325.32 and 756.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,217.56, 3,325.32 and 756.32 is: 1,134.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,217.56 : 3,325.32 = 756.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,217.56/3,325.32 = 756.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,217.56x = 3,325.32 × 756.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,217.56x = 2,515,006.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,515,006.02/2,217.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,134.13

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