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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,231.58, 3,348.05 and 750.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,231.58, 3,348.05 and 750.63 is: 1,126.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,231.58 : 3,348.05 = 750.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,231.58/3,348.05 = 750.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,231.58x = 3,348.05 × 750.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,231.58x = 2,513,146.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,513,146.77/2,231.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.17

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