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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,221.96, 3,332.94 and 761.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,221.96, 3,332.94 and 761.12 is: 1,141.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,221.96 : 3,332.94 = 761.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,221.96/3,332.94 = 761.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,221.96x = 3,332.94 × 761.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,221.96x = 2,536,767.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,536,767.29/2,221.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141.68

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