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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,242.97, 3,364.74 and 762.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,242.97, 3,364.74 and 762.44 is: 1,143.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,242.97 : 3,364.74 = 762.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,242.97/3,364.74 = 762.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,242.97x = 3,364.74 × 762.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,242.97x = 2,565,420.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,565,420.78/2,242.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143.76

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