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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,227.40, 3,340.20 and 766.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,227.40, 3,340.20 and 766.16 is: 1,148.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,227.40 : 3,340.20 = 766.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,227.40/3,340.20 = 766.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,227.40x = 3,340.20 × 766.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,227.40x = 2,559,127.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,559,127.63/2,227.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,148.93

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