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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,226.78, 3,339.72 and 765.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,226.78, 3,339.72 and 765.99 is: 1,148.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,226.78 : 3,339.72 = 765.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,226.78/3,339.72 = 765.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,226.78x = 3,339.72 × 765.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,226.78x = 2,558,192.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,558,192.12/2,226.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,148.83

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