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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,223.43, 3,335.20 and 762.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,223.43, 3,335.20 and 762.57 is: 1,143.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,223.43 : 3,335.20 = 762.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,223.43/3,335.20 = 762.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,223.43x = 3,335.20 × 762.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,223.43x = 2,543,323.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,543,323.46/2,223.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143.87

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