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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,223.72, 3,336.06 and 762.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,223.72, 3,336.06 and 762.91 is: 1,144.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,223.72 : 3,336.06 = 762.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,223.72/3,336.06 = 762.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,223.72x = 3,336.06 × 762.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,223.72x = 2,545,113.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,545,113.53/2,223.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,144.53

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