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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,222.78, 3,334.23 and 761.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,222.78, 3,334.23 and 761.91 is: 1,142.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,222.78 : 3,334.23 = 761.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,222.78/3,334.23 = 761.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,222.78x = 3,334.23 × 761.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,222.78x = 2,540,370.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,540,370.68/2,222.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,142.88

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