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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,235.08, 3,352.78 and 754.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,235.08, 3,352.78 and 754.22 is: 1,131.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,235.08 : 3,352.78 = 754.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,235.08/3,352.78 = 754.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,235.08x = 3,352.78 × 754.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,235.08x = 2,528,733.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,528,733.73/2,235.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131.38

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