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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,228.77, 3,340.83 and 767.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,228.77, 3,340.83 and 767.11 is: 1,149.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,228.77 : 3,340.83 = 767.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,228.77/3,340.83 = 767.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,228.77x = 3,340.83 × 767.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,228.77x = 2,562,784.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,562,784.10/2,228.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.86

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