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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,225.08, 3,337.77 and 765.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,225.08, 3,337.77 and 765.26 is: 1,147.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,225.08 : 3,337.77 = 765.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,225.08/3,337.77 = 765.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,225.08x = 3,337.77 × 765.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,225.08x = 2,554,261.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,554,261.87/2,225.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,147.94

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