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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,239.28, 3,358.96 and 679.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,239.28, 3,358.96 and 679.30 is: 1,018.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,239.28 : 3,358.96 = 679.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,239.28/3,358.96 = 679.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,239.28x = 3,358.96 × 679.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,239.28x = 2,281,741.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,281,741.53/2,239.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.96

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