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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,227.32, 3,340.98 and 766.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,227.32, 3,340.98 and 766.50 is: 1,149.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,227.32 : 3,340.98 = 766.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,227.32/3,340.98 = 766.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,227.32x = 3,340.98 × 766.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,227.32x = 2,560,861.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,560,861.17/2,227.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.75

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