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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,222.45, 3,333.77 and 762.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,222.45, 3,333.77 and 762.61 is: 1,143.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,222.45 : 3,333.77 = 762.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,222.45/3,333.77 = 762.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,222.45x = 3,333.77 × 762.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,222.45x = 2,542,366.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,542,366.34/2,222.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143.95

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