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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,239.40, 3,359.43 and 758.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,239.40, 3,359.43 and 758.18 is: 1,137.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,239.40 : 3,359.43 = 758.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,239.40/3,359.43 = 758.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,239.40x = 3,359.43 × 758.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,239.40x = 2,547,035.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,547,035.84/2,239.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.38

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