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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,339.76, 3,510.08 and 779.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,339.76, 3,510.08 and 779.86 is: 1,169.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,339.76 : 3,510.08 = 779.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,339.76/3,510.08 = 779.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,339.76x = 3,510.08 × 779.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,339.76x = 2,737,349.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,737,349.54/2,339.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,169.93

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