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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,227.08, 3,336.92 and 765.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,227.08, 3,336.92 and 765.42 is: 1,146.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,227.08 : 3,336.92 = 765.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,227.08/3,336.92 = 765.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,227.08x = 3,336.92 × 765.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,227.08x = 2,554,145.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,554,145.31/2,227.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146.86

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