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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,228.28, 3,342.48 and 767.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,228.28, 3,342.48 and 767.56 is: 1,151.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,228.28 : 3,342.48 = 767.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,228.28/3,342.48 = 767.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,228.28x = 3,342.48 × 767.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,228.28x = 2,565,553.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,565,553.95/2,228.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151.36

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