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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,219.46, 3,329.18 and 758.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,219.46, 3,329.18 and 758.62 is: 1,137.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,219.46 : 3,329.18 = 758.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,219.46/3,329.18 = 758.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,219.46x = 3,329.18 × 758.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,219.46x = 2,525,582.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,525,582.53/2,219.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.93

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