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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,229.08, 3,343.91 and 767.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,229.08, 3,343.91 and 767.84 is: 1,151.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,229.08 : 3,343.91 = 767.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,229.08/3,343.91 = 767.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,229.08x = 3,343.91 × 767.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,229.08x = 2,567,567.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,567,567.30/2,229.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151.85

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