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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,319.40, 3,479.33 and 758.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,319.40, 3,479.33 and 758.89 is: 1,138.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,319.40 : 3,479.33 = 758.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,319.40/3,479.33 = 758.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,319.40x = 3,479.33 × 758.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,319.40x = 2,640,428.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,640,428.74/2,319.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138.41

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