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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,219.22, 3,326.43 and 757.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,219.22, 3,326.43 and 757.62 is: 1,135.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,219.22 : 3,326.43 = 757.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,219.22/3,326.43 = 757.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,219.22x = 3,326.43 × 757.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,219.22x = 2,520,169.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,520,169.90/2,219.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135.61

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