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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,228.45, 3,340.44 and 766.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,228.45, 3,340.44 and 766.60 is: 1,149.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,228.45 : 3,340.44 = 766.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,228.45/3,340.44 = 766.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,228.45x = 3,340.44 × 766.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,228.45x = 2,560,772.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,560,772.95/2,228.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.13

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