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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,319.73, 3,479.85 and 759.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,319.73, 3,479.85 and 759.29 is: 1,139.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,319.73 : 3,479.85 = 759.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,319.73/3,479.85 = 759.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,319.73x = 3,479.85 × 759.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,319.73x = 2,642,197.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,642,197.91/2,319.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.01

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