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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,217.90, 3,326.88 and 757.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,217.90, 3,326.88 and 757.02 is: 1,135.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,217.90 : 3,326.88 = 757.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,217.90/3,326.88 = 757.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,217.90x = 3,326.88 × 757.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,217.90x = 2,518,514.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,518,514.70/2,217.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135.54

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