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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,839.42, 4,259.33 and 759.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,839.42, 4,259.33 and 759.38 is: 1,139.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,839.42 : 4,259.33 = 759.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,839.42/4,259.33 = 759.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,839.42x = 4,259.33 × 759.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,839.42x = 3,234,450.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,234,450.02/2,839.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.12

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