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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,227.63, 3,341.34 and 766.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,227.63, 3,341.34 and 766.81 is: 1,150.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,227.63 : 3,341.34 = 766.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,227.63/3,341.34 = 766.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,227.63x = 3,341.34 × 766.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,227.63x = 2,562,172.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,562,172.93/2,227.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150.18

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