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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,319.06, 3,478.91 and 758.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,319.06, 3,478.91 and 758.78 is: 1,138.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,319.06 : 3,478.91 = 758.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,319.06/3,478.91 = 758.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,319.06x = 3,478.91 × 758.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,319.06x = 2,639,706.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,639,706.14/2,319.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138.27

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