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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,339.09, 3,507.32 and 778.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,339.09, 3,507.32 and 778.26 is: 1,166.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,339.09 : 3,507.32 = 778.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,339.09/3,507.32 = 778.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,339.09x = 3,507.32 × 778.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,339.09x = 2,729,606.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,729,606.86/2,339.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,166.95

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