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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,229.45, 3,343.96 and 768.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,229.45, 3,343.96 and 768.61 is: 1,152.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,229.45 : 3,343.96 = 768.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,229.45/3,343.96 = 768.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,229.45x = 3,343.96 × 768.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,229.45x = 2,570,201.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,570,201.10/2,229.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,152.84

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