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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,324.14, 3,486.22 and 786.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,324.14, 3,486.22 and 786.22 is: 1,179.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,324.14 : 3,486.22 = 786.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,324.14/3,486.22 = 786.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,324.14x = 3,486.22 × 786.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,324.14x = 2,740,935.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,740,935.89/2,324.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,179.33

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