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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,222.22, 3,333.81 and 761.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,222.22, 3,333.81 and 761.41 is: 1,142.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,222.22 : 3,333.81 = 761.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,222.22/3,333.81 = 761.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,222.22x = 3,333.81 × 761.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,222.22x = 2,538,379.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,538,379.60/2,222.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,142.27

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