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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,218.46, 3,327.68 and 757.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,218.46, 3,327.68 and 757.62 is: 1,136.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,218.46 : 3,327.68 = 757.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,218.46/3,327.68 = 757.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,218.46x = 3,327.68 × 757.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,218.46x = 2,521,118.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,521,118.82/2,218.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,136.43

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