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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,319.76, 3,479.26 and 759.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,319.76, 3,479.26 and 759.74 is: 1,139.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,319.76 : 3,479.26 = 759.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,319.76/3,479.26 = 759.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,319.76x = 3,479.26 × 759.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,319.76x = 2,643,332.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,643,332.99/2,319.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.49

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