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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,221.45, 3,332.27 and 761.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,221.45, 3,332.27 and 761.61 is: 1,142.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,221.45 : 3,332.27 = 761.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,221.45/3,332.27 = 761.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,221.45x = 3,332.27 × 761.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,221.45x = 2,537,869.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,537,869.69/2,221.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,142.44

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