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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,239.54, 3,359.31 and 777.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,239.54, 3,359.31 and 777.66 is: 1,166.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,239.54 : 3,359.31 = 777.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,239.54/3,359.31 = 777.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,239.54x = 3,359.31 × 777.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,239.54x = 2,612,385.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,612,385.50/2,239.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,166.48

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