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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,227.10, 3,341.03 and 765.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,227.10, 3,341.03 and 765.90 is: 1,148.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,227.10 : 3,341.03 = 765.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,227.10/3,341.03 = 765.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,227.10x = 3,341.03 × 765.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,227.10x = 2,558,891.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,558,891.05/2,227.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,148.98

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