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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,222.82, 3,334.56 and 741.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,222.82, 3,334.56 and 741.54 is: 1,112.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,222.82 : 3,334.56 = 741.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,222.82/3,334.56 = 741.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,222.82x = 3,334.56 × 741.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,222.82x = 2,472,709.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,472,709.62/2,222.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112.42

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