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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,224.67, 3,337.35 and 763.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,224.67, 3,337.35 and 763.47 is: 1,145.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,224.67 : 3,337.35 = 763.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,224.67/3,337.35 = 763.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,224.67x = 3,337.35 × 763.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,224.67x = 2,547,966.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,547,966.60/2,224.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,145.32

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