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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,223.87, 3,336.18 and 762.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,223.87, 3,336.18 and 762.67 is: 1,144.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,223.87 : 3,336.18 = 762.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,223.87/3,336.18 = 762.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,223.87x = 3,336.18 × 762.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,223.87x = 2,544,404.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,544,404.40/2,223.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,144.13

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