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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,339.66, 3,508.48 and 779.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,339.66, 3,508.48 and 779.24 is: 1,168.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,339.66 : 3,508.48 = 779.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,339.66/3,508.48 = 779.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,339.66x = 3,508.48 × 779.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,339.66x = 2,733,931.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,733,931.39/2,339.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168.52

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