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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,224.06, 3,335.88 and 763.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,224.06, 3,335.88 and 763.36 is: 1,144.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,224.06 : 3,335.88 = 763.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,224.06/3,335.88 = 763.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,224.06x = 3,335.88 × 763.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,224.06x = 2,546,477.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,546,477.36/2,224.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,144.97

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