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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,226.76, 3,339.01 and 745.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,226.76, 3,339.01 and 745.46 is: 1,117.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,226.76 : 3,339.01 = 745.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,226.76/3,339.01 = 745.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,226.76x = 3,339.01 × 745.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,226.76x = 2,489,098.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,489,098.39/2,226.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,117.81

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