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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,229.99, 3,345.06 and 769.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,229.99, 3,345.06 and 769.14 is: 1,153.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,229.99 : 3,345.06 = 769.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,229.99/3,345.06 = 769.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,229.99x = 3,345.06 × 769.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,229.99x = 2,572,819.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,572,819.45/2,229.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,153.74

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