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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,239.11, 3,357.48 and 757.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,239.11, 3,357.48 and 757.82 is: 1,136.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,239.11 : 3,357.48 = 757.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,239.11/3,357.48 = 757.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,239.11x = 3,357.48 × 757.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,239.11x = 2,544,376.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,544,376.73/2,239.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,136.33

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