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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,230.44, 3,343.56 and 768.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,230.44, 3,343.56 and 768.57 is: 1,152.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,230.44 : 3,343.56 = 768.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,230.44/3,343.56 = 768.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,230.44x = 3,343.56 × 768.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,230.44x = 2,569,759.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,569,759.91/2,230.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,152.13

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