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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,221.81, 3,329.98 and 759.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,221.81, 3,329.98 and 759.25 is: 1,137.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,221.81 : 3,329.98 = 759.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,221.81/3,329.98 = 759.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,221.81x = 3,329.98 × 759.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,221.81x = 2,528,283.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,528,283.52/2,221.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.94

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