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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,239.19, 3,358.17 and 777.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,239.19, 3,358.17 and 777.54 is: 1,166.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,239.19 : 3,358.17 = 777.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,239.19/3,358.17 = 777.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,239.19x = 3,358.17 × 777.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,239.19x = 2,611,111.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,611,111.50/2,239.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,166.10

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