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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,227.09, 3,340.71 and 766.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,227.09, 3,340.71 and 766.23 is: 1,149.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,227.09 : 3,340.71 = 766.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,227.09/3,340.71 = 766.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,227.09x = 3,340.71 × 766.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,227.09x = 2,559,752.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,559,752.22/2,227.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.37

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