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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,221.72, 3,333.06 and 760.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,221.72, 3,333.06 and 760.91 is: 1,141.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,221.72 : 3,333.06 = 760.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,221.72/3,333.06 = 760.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,221.72x = 3,333.06 × 760.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,221.72x = 2,536,142.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,536,142.02/2,221.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141.52

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