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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,223.63, 3,334.62 and 762.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,223.63, 3,334.62 and 762.39 is: 1,143.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,223.63 : 3,334.62 = 762.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,223.63/3,334.62 = 762.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,223.63x = 3,334.62 × 762.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,223.63x = 2,542,280.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,542,280.94/2,223.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143.30

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