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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,223.55, 3,334.98 and 762.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,223.55, 3,334.98 and 762.37 is: 1,143.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,223.55 : 3,334.98 = 762.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,223.55/3,334.98 = 762.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,223.55x = 3,334.98 × 762.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,223.55x = 2,542,488.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,542,488.70/2,223.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143.44

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