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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,224.86, 3,337.08 and 763.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,224.86, 3,337.08 and 763.84 is: 1,145.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,224.86 : 3,337.08 = 763.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,224.86/3,337.08 = 763.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,224.86x = 3,337.08 × 763.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,224.86x = 2,548,995.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,548,995.19/2,224.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,145.69

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