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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,223.92, 3,335.99 and 764.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,223.92, 3,335.99 and 764.10 is: 1,146.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,223.92 : 3,335.99 = 764.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,223.92/3,335.99 = 764.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,223.92x = 3,335.99 × 764.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,223.92x = 2,549,026.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,549,026.14/2,223.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146.18

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