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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,221.13, 3,332.21 and 760.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,221.13, 3,332.21 and 760.28 is: 1,140.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,221.13 : 3,332.21 = 760.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,221.13/3,332.21 = 760.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,221.13x = 3,332.21 × 760.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,221.13x = 2,533,408.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,533,408.82/2,221.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140.60

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