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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,222.65, 3,334.11 and 761.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,222.65, 3,334.11 and 761.82 is: 1,142.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,222.65 : 3,334.11 = 761.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,222.65/3,334.11 = 761.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,222.65x = 3,334.11 × 761.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,222.65x = 2,539,991.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,539,991.68/2,222.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,142.78

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