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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,226.34, 3,339.59 and 765.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,226.34, 3,339.59 and 765.48 is: 1,148.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,226.34 : 3,339.59 = 765.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,226.34/3,339.59 = 765.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,226.34x = 3,339.59 × 765.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,226.34x = 2,556,385.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,556,385.53/2,226.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,148.25

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