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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,228.34, 3,342.78 and 767.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,228.34, 3,342.78 and 767.82 is: 1,151.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,228.34 : 3,342.78 = 767.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,228.34/3,342.78 = 767.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,228.34x = 3,342.78 × 767.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,228.34x = 2,566,653.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,566,653.34/2,228.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151.82

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