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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,226.97, 3,340.67 and 765.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,226.97, 3,340.67 and 765.93 is: 1,148.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,226.97 : 3,340.67 = 765.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,226.97/3,340.67 = 765.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,226.97x = 3,340.67 × 765.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,226.97x = 2,558,719.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,558,719.37/2,226.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,148.97

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