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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,221.88, 3,333.34 and 761.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,221.88, 3,333.34 and 761.04 is: 1,141.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,221.88 : 3,333.34 = 761.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,221.88/3,333.34 = 761.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,221.88x = 3,333.34 × 761.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,221.88x = 2,536,805.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,536,805.07/2,221.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141.74

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