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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,223.36, 3,332.88 and 762.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,223.36, 3,332.88 and 762.12 is: 1,142.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,223.36 : 3,332.88 = 762.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,223.36/3,332.88 = 762.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,223.36x = 3,332.88 × 762.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,223.36x = 2,540,054.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,540,054.51/2,223.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,142.44

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