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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,230.57, 3,343.60 and 768.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,230.57, 3,343.60 and 768.75 is: 1,152.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,230.57 : 3,343.60 = 768.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,230.57/3,343.60 = 768.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,230.57x = 3,343.60 × 768.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,230.57x = 2,570,392.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,570,392.50/2,230.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,152.35

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