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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,223.98, 3,335.80 and 763.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,223.98, 3,335.80 and 763.10 is: 1,144.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,223.98 : 3,335.80 = 763.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,223.98/3,335.80 = 763.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,223.98x = 3,335.80 × 763.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,223.98x = 2,545,548.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,545,548.98/2,223.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,144.59

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