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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,149.73, 3,223.58 and 763.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,149.73, 3,223.58 and 763.03 is: 1,144.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,149.73 : 3,223.58 = 763.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,149.73/3,223.58 = 763.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,149.73x = 3,223.58 × 763.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,149.73x = 2,459,694.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,459,694.18/2,149.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,144.19

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