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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,229.95, 3,342.69 and 768.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,229.95, 3,342.69 and 768.10 is: 1,151.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,229.95 : 3,342.69 = 768.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,229.95/3,342.69 = 768.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,229.95x = 3,342.69 × 768.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,229.95x = 2,567,520.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,567,520.19/2,229.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151.38

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