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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,224.64, 3,337.44 and 763.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,224.64, 3,337.44 and 763.72 is: 1,145.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,224.64 : 3,337.44 = 763.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,224.64/3,337.44 = 763.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,224.64x = 3,337.44 × 763.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,224.64x = 2,548,869.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,548,869.68/2,224.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,145.74

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