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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,246.86, 3,369.21 and 765.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,246.86, 3,369.21 and 765.55 is: 1,147.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,246.86 : 3,369.21 = 765.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,246.86/3,369.21 = 765.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,246.86x = 3,369.21 × 765.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,246.86x = 2,579,298.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,579,298.72/2,246.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,147.96

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