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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,224.44, 3,336.84 and 763.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,224.44, 3,336.84 and 763.59 is: 1,145.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,224.44 : 3,336.84 = 763.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,224.44/3,336.84 = 763.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,224.44x = 3,336.84 × 763.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,224.44x = 2,547,977.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,547,977.66/2,224.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,145.45

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