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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,221.92, 3,333.05 and 761.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,221.92, 3,333.05 and 761.06 is: 1,141.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,221.92 : 3,333.05 = 761.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,221.92/3,333.05 = 761.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,221.92x = 3,333.05 × 761.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,221.92x = 2,536,658.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,536,658.41/2,221.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141.65

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