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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,223.54, 3,335.61 and 762.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,223.54, 3,335.61 and 762.50 is: 1,143.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,223.54 : 3,335.61 = 762.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,223.54/3,335.61 = 762.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,223.54x = 3,335.61 × 762.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,223.54x = 2,543,402.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,543,402.63/2,223.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143.85

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