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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,247.02, 3,370.36 and 766.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,247.02, 3,370.36 and 766.12 is: 1,149.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,247.02 : 3,370.36 = 766.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,247.02/3,370.36 = 766.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,247.02x = 3,370.36 × 766.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,247.02x = 2,582,100.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,582,100.20/2,247.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.12

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