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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,227.34, 3,341.23 and 766.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,227.34, 3,341.23 and 766.15 is: 1,149.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,227.34 : 3,341.23 = 766.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,227.34/3,341.23 = 766.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,227.34x = 3,341.23 × 766.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,227.34x = 2,559,883.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,559,883.36/2,227.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.30

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