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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,229.04, 3,343.51 and 768.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,229.04, 3,343.51 and 768.16 is: 1,152.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,229.04 : 3,343.51 = 768.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,229.04/3,343.51 = 768.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,229.04x = 3,343.51 × 768.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,229.04x = 2,568,340.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,568,340.36/2,229.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,152.22

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