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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,228.68, 3,343.07 and 767.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,228.68, 3,343.07 and 767.81 is: 1,151.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,228.68 : 3,343.07 = 767.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,228.68/3,343.07 = 767.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,228.68x = 3,343.07 × 767.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,228.68x = 2,566,852.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,566,852.85/2,228.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151.74

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