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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,224.21, 3,336.54 and 763.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,224.21, 3,336.54 and 763.17 is: 1,144.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,224.21 : 3,336.54 = 763.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,224.21/3,336.54 = 763.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,224.21x = 3,336.54 × 763.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,224.21x = 2,546,354.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,546,354.92/2,224.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,144.84

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