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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,239.14, 3,359.04 and 777.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,239.14, 3,359.04 and 777.94 is: 1,167.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,239.14 : 3,359.04 = 777.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,239.14/3,359.04 = 777.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,239.14x = 3,359.04 × 777.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,239.14x = 2,613,120.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,613,120.26/2,239.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,167.02

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