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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,244.17, 3,365.08 and 762.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,244.17, 3,365.08 and 762.89 is: 1,143.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,244.17 : 3,365.08 = 762.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,244.17/3,365.08 = 762.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,244.17x = 3,365.08 × 762.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,244.17x = 2,567,167.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,567,167.15/2,244.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143.93

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