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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,165.88, 3,249.22 and 760.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,165.88, 3,249.22 and 760.44 is: 1,140.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,165.88 : 3,249.22 = 760.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,165.88/3,249.22 = 760.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,165.88x = 3,249.22 × 760.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,165.88x = 2,470,836.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,470,836.86/2,165.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140.80

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