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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,228.88, 3,343.98 and 768.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,228.88, 3,343.98 and 768.18 is: 1,152.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,228.88 : 3,343.98 = 768.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,228.88/3,343.98 = 768.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,228.88x = 3,343.98 × 768.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,228.88x = 2,568,778.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,568,778.56/2,228.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,152.50

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