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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,223.21, 3,334.91 and 762.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,223.21, 3,334.91 and 762.38 is: 1,143.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,223.21 : 3,334.91 = 762.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,223.21/3,334.91 = 762.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,223.21x = 3,334.91 × 762.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,223.21x = 2,542,448.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,542,448.20/2,223.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143.59

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