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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,221.32, 3,329.76 and 759.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,221.32, 3,329.76 and 759.48 is: 1,138.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,221.32 : 3,329.76 = 759.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,221.32/3,329.76 = 759.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,221.32x = 3,329.76 × 759.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,221.32x = 2,528,886.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,528,886.12/2,221.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138.46

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