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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,228.76, 3,343.86 and 767.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,228.76, 3,343.86 and 767.92 is: 1,152.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,228.76 : 3,343.86 = 767.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,228.76/3,343.86 = 767.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,228.76x = 3,343.86 × 767.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,228.76x = 2,567,816.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,567,816.97/2,228.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,152.13

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