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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,245.89, 3,367.62 and 764.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,245.89, 3,367.62 and 764.67 is: 1,146.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,245.89 : 3,367.62 = 764.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,245.89/3,367.62 = 764.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,245.89x = 3,367.62 × 764.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,245.89x = 2,575,117.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,575,117.99/2,245.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146.59

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