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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,319.46, 3,479.33 and 759.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,319.46, 3,479.33 and 759.63 is: 1,139.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,319.46 : 3,479.33 = 759.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,319.46/3,479.33 = 759.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,319.46x = 3,479.33 × 759.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,319.46x = 2,643,003.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,643,003.45/2,319.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.49

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