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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,224.48, 3,335.60 and 763.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,224.48, 3,335.60 and 763.20 is: 1,144.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,224.48 : 3,335.60 = 763.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,224.48/3,335.60 = 763.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,224.48x = 3,335.60 × 763.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,224.48x = 2,545,729.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,545,729.92/2,224.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,144.42

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