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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,224.36, 3,336.44 and 763.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,224.36, 3,336.44 and 763.46 is: 1,145.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,224.36 : 3,336.44 = 763.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,224.36/3,336.44 = 763.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,224.36x = 3,336.44 × 763.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,224.36x = 2,547,238.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,547,238.48/2,224.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,145.16

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