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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,227.80, 3,341.90 and 766.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,227.80, 3,341.90 and 766.97 is: 1,150.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,227.80 : 3,341.90 = 766.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,227.80/3,341.90 = 766.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,227.80x = 3,341.90 × 766.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,227.80x = 2,563,122.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,563,122.25/2,227.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150.52

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