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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,217.61, 3,327 and 756.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,217.61, 3,327 and 756.91 is: 1,135.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,217.61 : 3,327 = 756.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,217.61/3,327 = 756.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,217.61x = 3,327 × 756.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,217.61x = 2,518,239.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,518,239.57/2,217.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135.56

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