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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,224.63, 3,336.85 and 763.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,224.63, 3,336.85 and 763.80 is: 1,145.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,224.63 : 3,336.85 = 763.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,224.63/3,336.85 = 763.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,224.63x = 3,336.85 × 763.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,224.63x = 2,548,686.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,548,686.03/2,224.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,145.67

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