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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,224.33, 3,336.87 and 763.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,224.33, 3,336.87 and 763.12 is: 1,144.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,224.33 : 3,336.87 = 763.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,224.33/3,336.87 = 763.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,224.33x = 3,336.87 × 763.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,224.33x = 2,546,432.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,546,432.23/2,224.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,144.81

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