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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,222.40, 3,334.32 and 762.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,222.40, 3,334.32 and 762.48 is: 1,143.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,222.40 : 3,334.32 = 762.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,222.40/3,334.32 = 762.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,222.40x = 3,334.32 × 762.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,222.40x = 2,542,352.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,542,352.31/2,222.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143.97

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