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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,228.54, 3,342.80 and 767.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,228.54, 3,342.80 and 767.80 is: 1,151.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,228.54 : 3,342.80 = 767.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,228.54/3,342.80 = 767.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,228.54x = 3,342.80 × 767.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,228.54x = 2,566,601.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,566,601.84/2,228.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151.70

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