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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,228.91, 3,343.95 and 768.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,228.91, 3,343.95 and 768.12 is: 1,152.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,228.91 : 3,343.95 = 768.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,228.91/3,343.95 = 768.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,228.91x = 3,343.95 × 768.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,228.91x = 2,568,554.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,568,554.87/2,228.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,152.38

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