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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,222.77, 3,334.19 and 762.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,222.77, 3,334.19 and 762.94 is: 1,144.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,222.77 : 3,334.19 = 762.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,222.77/3,334.19 = 762.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,222.77x = 3,334.19 × 762.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,222.77x = 2,543,798.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,543,798.79/2,222.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,144.43

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