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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,221.75, 3,332.63 and 760.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,221.75, 3,332.63 and 760.92 is: 1,141.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,221.75 : 3,332.63 = 760.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,221.75/3,332.63 = 760.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,221.75x = 3,332.63 × 760.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,221.75x = 2,535,864.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,535,864.82/2,221.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141.38

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