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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,225.40, 3,338.82 and 765.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,225.40, 3,338.82 and 765.48 is: 1,148.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,225.40 : 3,338.82 = 765.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,225.40/3,338.82 = 765.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,225.40x = 3,338.82 × 765.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,225.40x = 2,555,799.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,555,799.93/2,225.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,148.47

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