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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,229.21, 3,343.71 and 768.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,229.21, 3,343.71 and 768.32 is: 1,152.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,229.21 : 3,343.71 = 768.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,229.21/3,343.71 = 768.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,229.21x = 3,343.71 × 768.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,229.21x = 2,569,039.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,569,039.27/2,229.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,152.44

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