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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,218.46, 3,326.99 and 757.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,218.46, 3,326.99 and 757.27 is: 1,135.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,218.46 : 3,326.99 = 757.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,218.46/3,326.99 = 757.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,218.46x = 3,326.99 × 757.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,218.46x = 2,519,415.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,519,415.64/2,218.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135.66

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