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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,321.19, 3,482.32 and 782.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,321.19, 3,482.32 and 782.19 is: 1,173.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,321.19 : 3,482.32 = 782.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,321.19/3,482.32 = 782.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,321.19x = 3,482.32 × 782.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,321.19x = 2,723,835.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,723,835.88/2,321.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,173.47

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