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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,339.93, 3,229.47 and 1,779.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,339.93, 3,229.47 and 1,779.50 is: 2,455.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,339.93 : 3,229.47 = 1,779.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,339.93/3,229.47 = 1,779.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,339.93x = 3,229.47 × 1,779.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,339.93x = 5,746,825.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,746,825.72/2,339.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,455.99

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