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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,245.20, 3,367.34 and 764.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,245.20, 3,367.34 and 764.28 is: 1,146.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,245.20 : 3,367.34 = 764.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,245.20/3,367.34 = 764.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,245.20x = 3,367.34 × 764.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,245.20x = 2,573,590.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,573,590.62/2,245.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146.26

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