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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,228.07, 3,342.96 and 766.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,228.07, 3,342.96 and 766.38 is: 1,149.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,228.07 : 3,342.96 = 766.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,228.07/3,342.96 = 766.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,228.07x = 3,342.96 × 766.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,228.07x = 2,561,977.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,561,977.68/2,228.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.86

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