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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,339.16, 3,508 and 778.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,339.16, 3,508 and 778.82 is: 1,167.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,339.16 : 3,508 = 778.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,339.16/3,508 = 778.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,339.16x = 3,508 × 778.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,339.16x = 2,732,100.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,732,100.56/2,339.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,167.98

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