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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,221.47, 3,331.23 and 760.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,221.47, 3,331.23 and 760.77 is: 1,140.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,221.47 : 3,331.23 = 760.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,221.47/3,331.23 = 760.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,221.47x = 3,331.23 × 760.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,221.47x = 2,534,299.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,534,299.85/2,221.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140.82

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