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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,223.68, 3,335.84 and 762.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,223.68, 3,335.84 and 762.88 is: 1,144.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,223.68 : 3,335.84 = 762.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,223.68/3,335.84 = 762.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,223.68x = 3,335.84 × 762.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,223.68x = 2,544,845.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,544,845.62/2,223.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,144.43

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