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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,339.38, 3,509.22 and 779.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,339.38, 3,509.22 and 779.32 is: 1,169.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,339.38 : 3,509.22 = 779.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,339.38/3,509.22 = 779.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,339.38x = 3,509.22 × 779.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,339.38x = 2,734,796.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,734,796.56/2,339.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,169.03

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