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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,239.32, 3,359.36 and 778.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,239.32, 3,359.36 and 778.08 is: 1,167.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,239.32 : 3,359.36 = 778.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,239.32/3,359.36 = 778.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,239.32x = 3,359.36 × 778.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,239.32x = 2,613,850.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,613,850.83/2,239.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,167.25

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