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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,223.95, 3,335.19 and 742.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,223.95, 3,335.19 and 742.84 is: 1,114.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,223.95 : 3,335.19 = 742.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,223.95/3,335.19 = 742.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,223.95x = 3,335.19 × 742.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,223.95x = 2,477,512.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,477,512.54/2,223.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.01

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