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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,325.80, 3,488.60 and 786.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,325.80, 3,488.60 and 786.80 is: 1,180.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,325.80 : 3,488.60 = 786.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,325.80/3,488.60 = 786.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,325.80x = 3,488.60 × 786.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,325.80x = 2,744,815.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,744,815.00/2,325.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180.16

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