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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,319.87, 3,480.40 and 759.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,319.87, 3,480.40 and 759.98 is: 1,140.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,319.87 : 3,480.40 = 759.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,319.87/3,480.40 = 759.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,319.87x = 3,480.40 × 759.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,319.87x = 2,645,044.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,645,044.04/2,319.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140.17

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