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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,226.51, 3,340.49 and 765.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,226.51, 3,340.49 and 765.68 is: 1,148.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,226.51 : 3,340.49 = 765.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,226.51/3,340.49 = 765.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,226.51x = 3,340.49 × 765.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,226.51x = 2,557,725.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,557,725.85/2,226.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,148.76

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