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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,230.04, 3,343.08 and 768.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,230.04, 3,343.08 and 768.17 is: 1,151.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,230.04 : 3,343.08 = 768.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,230.04/3,343.08 = 768.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,230.04x = 3,343.08 × 768.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,230.04x = 2,568,053.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,568,053.76/2,230.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151.57

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