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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,219.76, 3,328.56 and 758.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,219.76, 3,328.56 and 758.52 is: 1,137.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,219.76 : 3,328.56 = 758.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,219.76/3,328.56 = 758.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,219.76x = 3,328.56 × 758.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,219.76x = 2,524,779.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,524,779.33/2,219.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.41

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