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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,225.44, 3,337.44 and 764.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,225.44, 3,337.44 and 764.56 is: 1,146.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,225.44 : 3,337.44 = 764.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,225.44/3,337.44 = 764.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,225.44x = 3,337.44 × 764.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,225.44x = 2,551,673.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,551,673.13/2,225.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146.59

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