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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,223.22, 3,331.18 and 761.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,223.22, 3,331.18 and 761.58 is: 1,141.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,223.22 : 3,331.18 = 761.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,223.22/3,331.18 = 761.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,223.22x = 3,331.18 × 761.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,223.22x = 2,536,943.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,536,943.41/2,223.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141.11

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