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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,339.22, 3,507.65 and 778.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,339.22, 3,507.65 and 778.67 is: 1,167.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,339.22 : 3,507.65 = 778.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,339.22/3,507.65 = 778.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,339.22x = 3,507.65 × 778.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,339.22x = 2,731,301.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,731,301.83/2,339.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,167.61

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