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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,229.33, 3,343.96 and 768.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,229.33, 3,343.96 and 768.50 is: 1,152.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,229.33 : 3,343.96 = 768.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,229.33/3,343.96 = 768.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,229.33x = 3,343.96 × 768.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,229.33x = 2,569,833.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,569,833.26/2,229.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,152.74

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