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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,228.74, 3,342.24 and 767.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,228.74, 3,342.24 and 767.50 is: 1,150.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,228.74 : 3,342.24 = 767.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,228.74/3,342.24 = 767.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,228.74x = 3,342.24 × 767.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,228.74x = 2,565,169.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,565,169.20/2,228.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150.95

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