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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,224.45, 3,337.14 and 763.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,224.45, 3,337.14 and 763.21 is: 1,144.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,224.45 : 3,337.14 = 763.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,224.45/3,337.14 = 763.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,224.45x = 3,337.14 × 763.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,224.45x = 2,546,938.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,546,938.62/2,224.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,144.97

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