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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,222.25, 3,332.35 and 761.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,222.25, 3,332.35 and 761.01 is: 1,141.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,222.25 : 3,332.35 = 761.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,222.25/3,332.35 = 761.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,222.25x = 3,332.35 × 761.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,222.25x = 2,535,951.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,535,951.67/2,222.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141.16

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