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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,239.36, 3,359.07 and 778.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,239.36, 3,359.07 and 778.54 is: 1,167.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,239.36 : 3,359.07 = 778.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,239.36/3,359.07 = 778.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,239.36x = 3,359.07 × 778.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,239.36x = 2,615,170.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,615,170.36/2,239.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,167.82

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