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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,225.57, 3,336.12 and 763.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,225.57, 3,336.12 and 763.73 is: 1,144.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,225.57 : 3,336.12 = 763.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,225.57/3,336.12 = 763.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,225.57x = 3,336.12 × 763.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,225.57x = 2,547,894.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,547,894.93/2,225.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,144.83

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