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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,224.38, 3,337.08 and 763.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,224.38, 3,337.08 and 763.53 is: 1,145.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,224.38 : 3,337.08 = 763.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,224.38/3,337.08 = 763.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,224.38x = 3,337.08 × 763.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,224.38x = 2,547,960.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,547,960.69/2,224.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,145.47

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