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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,228.81, 3,339.55 and 767.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,228.81, 3,339.55 and 767.16 is: 1,149.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,228.81 : 3,339.55 = 767.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,228.81/3,339.55 = 767.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,228.81x = 3,339.55 × 767.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,228.81x = 2,561,969.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,561,969.18/2,228.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.48

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