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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,321.44, 3,482.70 and 782.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,321.44, 3,482.70 and 782.44 is: 1,173.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,321.44 : 3,482.70 = 782.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,321.44/3,482.70 = 782.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,321.44x = 3,482.70 × 782.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,321.44x = 2,724,992.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,724,992.15/2,321.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,173.84

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