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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,225.98, 3,337.85 and 764.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,225.98, 3,337.85 and 764.70 is: 1,146.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,225.98 : 3,337.85 = 764.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,225.98/3,337.85 = 764.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,225.98x = 3,337.85 × 764.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,225.98x = 2,552,453.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,552,453.90/2,225.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146.67

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