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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,226.89, 3,340.49 and 765.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,226.89, 3,340.49 and 765.86 is: 1,148.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,226.89 : 3,340.49 = 765.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,226.89/3,340.49 = 765.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,226.89x = 3,340.49 × 765.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,226.89x = 2,558,331.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,558,331.45/2,226.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,148.83

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