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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,230.08, 3,345.96 and 768.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,230.08, 3,345.96 and 768.38 is: 1,152.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,230.08 : 3,345.96 = 768.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,230.08/3,345.96 = 768.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,230.08x = 3,345.96 × 768.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,230.08x = 2,570,968.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,570,968.74/2,230.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,152.86

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