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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,222.87, 3,334.68 and 761.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,222.87, 3,334.68 and 761.67 is: 1,142.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,222.87 : 3,334.68 = 761.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,222.87/3,334.68 = 761.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,222.87x = 3,334.68 × 761.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,222.87x = 2,539,925.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,539,925.72/2,222.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,142.64

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