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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,226.46, 3,338.74 and 765.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,226.46, 3,338.74 and 765.76 is: 1,148.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,226.46 : 3,338.74 = 765.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,226.46/3,338.74 = 765.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,226.46x = 3,338.74 × 765.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,226.46x = 2,556,673.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,556,673.54/2,226.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,148.31

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