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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,228.86, 3,342.84 and 767.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,228.86, 3,342.84 and 767.69 is: 1,151.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,228.86 : 3,342.84 = 767.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,228.86/3,342.84 = 767.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,228.86x = 3,342.84 × 767.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,228.86x = 2,566,257.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,566,257.78/2,228.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151.38

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