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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,224.30, 3,332.78 and 762.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,224.30, 3,332.78 and 762.66 is: 1,142.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,224.30 : 3,332.78 = 762.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,224.30/3,332.78 = 762.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,224.30x = 3,332.78 × 762.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,224.30x = 2,541,777.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,541,777.99/2,224.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,142.73

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