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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,225.55, 3,338.31 and 764.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,225.55, 3,338.31 and 764.82 is: 1,147.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,225.55 : 3,338.31 = 764.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,225.55/3,338.31 = 764.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,225.55x = 3,338.31 × 764.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,225.55x = 2,553,206.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,553,206.25/2,225.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,147.22

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