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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,244.80, 3,367.61 and 764.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,244.80, 3,367.61 and 764.15 is: 1,146.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,244.80 : 3,367.61 = 764.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,244.80/3,367.61 = 764.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,244.80x = 3,367.61 × 764.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,244.80x = 2,573,338.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,573,338.52/2,244.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146.36

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