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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,226.23, 3,339.81 and 765.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,226.23, 3,339.81 and 765.41 is: 1,148.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,226.23 : 3,339.81 = 765.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,226.23/3,339.81 = 765.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,226.23x = 3,339.81 × 765.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,226.23x = 2,556,307.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,556,307.27/2,226.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,148.27

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