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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,218.57, 3,328.38 and 757.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,218.57, 3,328.38 and 757.75 is: 1,136.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,218.57 : 3,328.38 = 757.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,218.57/3,328.38 = 757.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,218.57x = 3,328.38 × 757.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,218.57x = 2,522,079.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,522,079.95/2,218.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,136.80

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