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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,224.40, 3,336.65 and 763.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,224.40, 3,336.65 and 763.52 is: 1,145.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,224.40 : 3,336.65 = 763.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,224.40/3,336.65 = 763.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,224.40x = 3,336.65 × 763.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,224.40x = 2,547,595.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,547,595.19/2,224.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,145.30

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