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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,319.33, 3,479.09 and 759.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,319.33, 3,479.09 and 759.32 is: 1,139.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,319.33 : 3,479.09 = 759.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,319.33/3,479.09 = 759.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,319.33x = 3,479.09 × 759.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,319.33x = 2,641,742.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,641,742.62/2,319.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.01

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