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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,222.70, 3,334.12 and 761.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,222.70, 3,334.12 and 761.84 is: 1,142.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,222.70 : 3,334.12 = 761.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,222.70/3,334.12 = 761.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,222.70x = 3,334.12 × 761.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,222.70x = 2,540,065.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,540,065.98/2,222.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,142.78

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