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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,223.90, 3,335.90 and 763.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,223.90, 3,335.90 and 763.02 is: 1,144.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,223.90 : 3,335.90 = 763.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,223.90/3,335.90 = 763.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,223.90x = 3,335.90 × 763.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,223.90x = 2,545,354.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,545,354.60/2,223.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,144.55

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