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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,219.39, 3,329.24 and 759.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,219.39, 3,329.24 and 759.57 is: 1,139.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,219.39 : 3,329.24 = 759.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,219.39/3,329.24 = 759.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,219.39x = 3,329.24 × 759.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,219.39x = 2,528,774.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,528,774.54/2,219.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.40

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