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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,230.12, 3,344.46 and 768.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,230.12, 3,344.46 and 768.88 is: 1,153.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,230.12 : 3,344.46 = 768.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,230.12/3,344.46 = 768.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,230.12x = 3,344.46 × 768.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,230.12x = 2,571,488.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,571,488.40/2,230.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,153.07

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