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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,228.93, 3,343.59 and 768.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,228.93, 3,343.59 and 768.09 is: 1,152.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,228.93 : 3,343.59 = 768.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,228.93/3,343.59 = 768.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,228.93x = 3,343.59 × 768.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,228.93x = 2,568,178.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,568,178.04/2,228.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,152.20

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