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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,221.05, 3,331.24 and 759.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,221.05, 3,331.24 and 759.87 is: 1,139.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,221.05 : 3,331.24 = 759.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,221.05/3,331.24 = 759.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,221.05x = 3,331.24 × 759.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,221.05x = 2,531,307.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,531,307.44/2,221.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.69

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