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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,221.90, 3,332.15 and 760.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,221.90, 3,332.15 and 760.71 is: 1,140.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,221.90 : 3,332.15 = 760.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,221.90/3,332.15 = 760.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,221.90x = 3,332.15 × 760.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,221.90x = 2,534,779.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,534,779.36/2,221.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140.82

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