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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,319.24, 3,479.40 and 759.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,319.24, 3,479.40 and 759.32 is: 1,139.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,319.24 : 3,479.40 = 759.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,319.24/3,479.40 = 759.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,319.24x = 3,479.40 × 759.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,319.24x = 2,641,978.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,641,978.01/2,319.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.16

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