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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,218.14, 3,327.75 and 757.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,218.14, 3,327.75 and 757.35 is: 1,136.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,218.14 : 3,327.75 = 757.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,218.14/3,327.75 = 757.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,218.14x = 3,327.75 × 757.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,218.14x = 2,520,271.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,520,271.46/2,218.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,136.21

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