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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,224.49, 3,336.75 and 763.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,224.49, 3,336.75 and 763.61 is: 1,145.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,224.49 : 3,336.75 = 763.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,224.49/3,336.75 = 763.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,224.49x = 3,336.75 × 763.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,224.49x = 2,547,958.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,547,958.98/2,224.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,145.42

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