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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,338.98, 3,508.06 and 779.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,338.98, 3,508.06 and 779.01 is: 1,168.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,338.98 : 3,508.06 = 779.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,338.98/3,508.06 = 779.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,338.98x = 3,508.06 × 779.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,338.98x = 2,732,813.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,732,813.82/2,338.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168.38

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