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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,221.57, 3,332.36 and 760.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,221.57, 3,332.36 and 760.73 is: 1,141.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,221.57 : 3,332.36 = 760.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,221.57/3,332.36 = 760.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,221.57x = 3,332.36 × 760.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,221.57x = 2,535,026.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,535,026.22/2,221.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141.10

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