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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,218.80, 3,326.97 and 757.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,218.80, 3,326.97 and 757.17 is: 1,135.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,218.80 : 3,326.97 = 757.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,218.80/3,326.97 = 757.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,218.80x = 3,326.97 × 757.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,218.80x = 2,519,081.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,519,081.87/2,218.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135.34

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