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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,222.52, 3,333.17 and 761.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,222.52, 3,333.17 and 761.18 is: 1,141.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,222.52 : 3,333.17 = 761.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,222.52/3,333.17 = 761.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,222.52x = 3,333.17 × 761.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,222.52x = 2,537,121.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,537,121.87/2,222.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141.55

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