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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,227.06, 3,339.74 and 765.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,227.06, 3,339.74 and 765.82 is: 1,148.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,227.06 : 3,339.74 = 765.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,227.06/3,339.74 = 765.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,227.06x = 3,339.74 × 765.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,227.06x = 2,557,639.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,557,639.69/2,227.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,148.44

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