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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,239.37, 3,359.59 and 778.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,239.37, 3,359.59 and 778.67 is: 1,168.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,239.37 : 3,359.59 = 778.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,239.37/3,359.59 = 778.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,239.37x = 3,359.59 × 778.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,239.37x = 2,616,011.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,616,011.95/2,239.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168.19

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