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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,229.46, 3,344.34 and 769.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,229.46, 3,344.34 and 769.64 is: 1,154.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,229.46 : 3,344.34 = 769.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,229.46/3,344.34 = 769.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,229.46x = 3,344.34 × 769.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,229.46x = 2,573,937.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,573,937.84/2,229.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,154.51

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