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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,223.90, 3,335.52 and 762.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,223.90, 3,335.52 and 762.84 is: 1,144.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,223.90 : 3,335.52 = 762.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,223.90/3,335.52 = 762.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,223.90x = 3,335.52 × 762.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,223.90x = 2,544,468.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,544,468.08/2,223.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,144.15

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