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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,224.33, 3,335.79 and 763.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,224.33, 3,335.79 and 763.13 is: 1,144.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,224.33 : 3,335.79 = 763.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,224.33/3,335.79 = 763.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,224.33x = 3,335.79 × 763.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,224.33x = 2,545,641.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,545,641.42/2,224.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,144.46

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