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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,239.46, 3,359.50 and 778.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,239.46, 3,359.50 and 778.43 is: 1,167.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,239.46 : 3,359.50 = 778.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,239.46/3,359.50 = 778.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,239.46x = 3,359.50 × 778.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,239.46x = 2,615,125.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,615,125.33/2,239.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,167.75

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