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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,239.26, 3,358.89 and 778.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,239.26, 3,358.89 and 778.06 is: 1,167.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,239.26 : 3,358.89 = 778.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,239.26/3,358.89 = 778.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,239.26x = 3,358.89 × 778.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,239.26x = 2,613,417.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,613,417.95/2,239.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,167.09

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