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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,223.76, 3,335.64 and 762.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,223.76, 3,335.64 and 762.92 is: 1,144.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,223.76 : 3,335.64 = 762.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,223.76/3,335.64 = 762.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,223.76x = 3,335.64 × 762.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,223.76x = 2,544,826.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,544,826.47/2,223.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,144.38

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