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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,222.56, 3,333.82 and 761.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,222.56, 3,333.82 and 761.73 is: 1,142.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,222.56 : 3,333.82 = 761.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,222.56/3,333.82 = 761.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,222.56x = 3,333.82 × 761.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,222.56x = 2,539,470.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,539,470.71/2,222.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,142.59

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