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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,222.21, 3,333.36 and 763.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,222.21, 3,333.36 and 763.04 is: 1,144.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,222.21 : 3,333.36 = 763.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,222.21/3,333.36 = 763.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,222.21x = 3,333.36 × 763.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,222.21x = 2,543,487.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,543,487.01/2,222.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,144.58

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