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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,223.39, 3,335.60 and 762.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,223.39, 3,335.60 and 762.46 is: 1,143.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,223.39 : 3,335.60 = 762.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,223.39/3,335.60 = 762.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,223.39x = 3,335.60 × 762.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,223.39x = 2,543,241.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,543,241.09/2,223.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143.86

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