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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,227.49, 3,340.78 and 766.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,227.49, 3,340.78 and 766.75 is: 1,149.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,227.49 : 3,340.78 = 766.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,227.49/3,340.78 = 766.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,227.49x = 3,340.78 × 766.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,227.49x = 2,561,543.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,561,543.07/2,227.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.97

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