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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,218.44, 3,326.60 and 757.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,218.44, 3,326.60 and 757.20 is: 1,135.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,218.44 : 3,326.60 = 757.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,218.44/3,326.60 = 757.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,218.44x = 3,326.60 × 757.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,218.44x = 2,518,901.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,518,901.52/2,218.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135.44

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