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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,321.63, 3,482.98 and 782.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,321.63, 3,482.98 and 782.63 is: 1,174.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,321.63 : 3,482.98 = 782.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,321.63/3,482.98 = 782.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,321.63x = 3,482.98 × 782.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,321.63x = 2,725,865.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,725,865.27/2,321.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,174.12

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