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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,227.23, 3,340.04 and 765.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,227.23, 3,340.04 and 765.99 is: 1,148.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,227.23 : 3,340.04 = 765.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,227.23/3,340.04 = 765.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,227.23x = 3,340.04 × 765.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,227.23x = 2,558,433.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,558,433.41/2,227.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,148.71

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