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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,223.92, 3,335.99 and 743.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,223.92, 3,335.99 and 743.28 is: 1,114.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,223.92 : 3,335.99 = 743.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,223.92/3,335.99 = 743.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,223.92x = 3,335.99 × 743.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,223.92x = 2,479,558.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,479,558.42/2,223.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.95

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