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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,219.82, 3,327.50 and 757.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,219.82, 3,327.50 and 757.98 is: 1,136.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,219.82 : 3,327.50 = 757.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,219.82/3,327.50 = 757.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,219.82x = 3,327.50 × 757.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,219.82x = 2,522,174.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,522,174.66/2,219.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,136.21

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