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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,224.17, 3,336.60 and 762.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,224.17, 3,336.60 and 762.97 is: 1,144.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,224.17 : 3,336.60 = 762.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,224.17/3,336.60 = 762.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,224.17x = 3,336.60 × 762.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,224.17x = 2,545,725.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,545,725.70/2,224.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,144.57

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