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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,319.09, 3,478.77 and 759.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,319.09, 3,478.77 and 759.25 is: 1,138.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,319.09 : 3,478.77 = 759.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,319.09/3,478.77 = 759.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,319.09x = 3,478.77 × 759.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,319.09x = 2,641,252.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,641,252.33/2,319.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138.92

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