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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,149.95, 3,224.45 and 763.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,149.95, 3,224.45 and 763.33 is: 1,144.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,149.95 : 3,224.45 = 763.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,149.95/3,224.45 = 763.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,149.95x = 3,224.45 × 763.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,149.95x = 2,461,319.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,461,319.42/2,149.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,144.83

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