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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,229.12, 3,344.76 and 768.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,229.12, 3,344.76 and 768.42 is: 1,153.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,229.12 : 3,344.76 = 768.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,229.12/3,344.76 = 768.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,229.12x = 3,344.76 × 768.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,229.12x = 2,570,180.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,570,180.48/2,229.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,153.00

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