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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,221.24, 3,332.30 and 760.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,221.24, 3,332.30 and 760.04 is: 1,140.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,221.24 : 3,332.30 = 760.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,221.24/3,332.30 = 760.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,221.24x = 3,332.30 × 760.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,221.24x = 2,532,681.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,532,681.29/2,221.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140.21

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