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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,226.05, 3,335.41 and 764.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,226.05, 3,335.41 and 764.40 is: 1,145.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,226.05 : 3,335.41 = 764.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,226.05/3,335.41 = 764.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,226.05x = 3,335.41 × 764.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,226.05x = 2,549,587.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,549,587.40/2,226.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,145.34

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