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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,223.36, 3,335.37 and 762.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,223.36, 3,335.37 and 762.18 is: 1,143.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,223.36 : 3,335.37 = 762.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,223.36/3,335.37 = 762.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,223.36x = 3,335.37 × 762.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,223.36x = 2,542,152.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,542,152.31/2,223.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143.38

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