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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,227.46, 3,341.20 and 766.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,227.46, 3,341.20 and 766.76 is: 1,150.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,227.46 : 3,341.20 = 766.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,227.46/3,341.20 = 766.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,227.46x = 3,341.20 × 766.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,227.46x = 2,561,898.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,561,898.51/2,227.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150.14

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