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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,223.51, 3,335.66 and 762.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,223.51, 3,335.66 and 762.81 is: 1,144.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,223.51 : 3,335.66 = 762.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,223.51/3,335.66 = 762.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,223.51x = 3,335.66 × 762.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,223.51x = 2,544,474.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,544,474.80/2,223.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,144.35

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