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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,224.08, 3,335.76 and 763.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,224.08, 3,335.76 and 763.28 is: 1,144.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,224.08 : 3,335.76 = 763.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,224.08/3,335.76 = 763.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,224.08x = 3,335.76 × 763.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,224.08x = 2,546,118.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,546,118.89/2,224.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,144.80

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