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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,223.42, 3,335.30 and 762.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,223.42, 3,335.30 and 762.56 is: 1,143.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,223.42 : 3,335.30 = 762.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,223.42/3,335.30 = 762.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,223.42x = 3,335.30 × 762.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,223.42x = 2,543,366.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,543,366.37/2,223.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143.90

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