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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,221.26, 3,332.10 and 760.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,221.26, 3,332.10 and 760.80 is: 1,141.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,221.26 : 3,332.10 = 760.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,221.26/3,332.10 = 760.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,221.26x = 3,332.10 × 760.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,221.26x = 2,535,061.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,535,061.68/2,221.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141.27

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