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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,222.57, 3,334.33 and 761.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,222.57, 3,334.33 and 761.33 is: 1,142.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,222.57 : 3,334.33 = 761.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,222.57/3,334.33 = 761.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,222.57x = 3,334.33 × 761.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,222.57x = 2,538,523.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,538,523.56/2,222.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,142.16

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