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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,221.75, 3,331.68 and 760.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,221.75, 3,331.68 and 760.96 is: 1,141.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,221.75 : 3,331.68 = 760.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,221.75/3,331.68 = 760.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,221.75x = 3,331.68 × 760.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,221.75x = 2,535,275.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,535,275.21/2,221.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141.12

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