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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,244.98, 3,367.74 and 764.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,244.98, 3,367.74 and 764.45 is: 1,146.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,244.98 : 3,367.74 = 764.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,244.98/3,367.74 = 764.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,244.98x = 3,367.74 × 764.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,244.98x = 2,574,452.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,574,452.00/2,244.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146.76

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