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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,224.22, 3,336.42 and 763.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,224.22, 3,336.42 and 763.40 is: 1,145.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,224.22 : 3,336.42 = 763.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,224.22/3,336.42 = 763.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,224.22x = 3,336.42 × 763.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,224.22x = 2,547,023.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,547,023.03/2,224.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,145.13

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