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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,221.05, 3,330.76 and 759.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,221.05, 3,330.76 and 759.81 is: 1,139.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,221.05 : 3,330.76 = 759.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,221.05/3,330.76 = 759.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,221.05x = 3,330.76 × 759.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,221.05x = 2,530,744.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,530,744.76/2,221.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.44

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