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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,228.02, 3,342.06 and 768.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,228.02, 3,342.06 and 768.20 is: 1,152.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,228.02 : 3,342.06 = 768.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,228.02/3,342.06 = 768.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,228.02x = 3,342.06 × 768.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,228.02x = 2,567,370.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,567,370.49/2,228.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,152.31

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