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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,239.61, 3,359.75 and 679.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,239.61, 3,359.75 and 679.41 is: 1,019.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,239.61 : 3,359.75 = 679.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,239.61/3,359.75 = 679.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,239.61x = 3,359.75 × 679.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,239.61x = 2,282,644.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,282,644.35/2,239.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.22

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