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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,224.64, 3,336.28 and 763.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,224.64, 3,336.28 and 763.45 is: 1,144.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,224.64 : 3,336.28 = 763.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,224.64/3,336.28 = 763.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,224.64x = 3,336.28 × 763.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,224.64x = 2,547,072.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,547,072.72/2,224.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,144.94

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