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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,339.13, 3,507.54 and 778.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,339.13, 3,507.54 and 778.59 is: 1,167.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,339.13 : 3,507.54 = 778.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,339.13/3,507.54 = 778.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,339.13x = 3,507.54 × 778.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,339.13x = 2,730,932.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,730,932.65/2,339.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,167.50

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