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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,239.54, 3,359.34 and 778.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,239.54, 3,359.34 and 778.73 is: 1,168.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,239.54 : 3,359.34 = 778.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,239.54/3,359.34 = 778.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,239.54x = 3,359.34 × 778.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,239.54x = 2,616,018.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,616,018.84/2,239.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168.11

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