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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,223.57, 3,333.12 and 761.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,223.57, 3,333.12 and 761.73 is: 1,141.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,223.57 : 3,333.12 = 761.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,223.57/3,333.12 = 761.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,223.57x = 3,333.12 × 761.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,223.57x = 2,538,937.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,538,937.50/2,223.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141.83

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