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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,239.44, 3,359.73 and 778.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,239.44, 3,359.73 and 778.62 is: 1,168.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,239.44 : 3,359.73 = 778.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,239.44/3,359.73 = 778.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,239.44x = 3,359.73 × 778.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,239.44x = 2,615,952.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,615,952.97/2,239.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168.13

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