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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,239.91, 3,361.41 and 779.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,239.91, 3,361.41 and 779.06 is: 1,169.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,239.91 : 3,361.41 = 779.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,239.91/3,361.41 = 779.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,239.91x = 3,361.41 × 779.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,239.91x = 2,618,740.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,618,740.07/2,239.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,169.13

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