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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,227.64, 3,341.81 and 766.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,227.64, 3,341.81 and 766.46 is: 1,149.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,227.64 : 3,341.81 = 766.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,227.64/3,341.81 = 766.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,227.64x = 3,341.81 × 766.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,227.64x = 2,561,343.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,561,343.15/2,227.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.80

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