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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,326.84, 3,490.62 and 787.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,326.84, 3,490.62 and 787.72 is: 1,181.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,326.84 : 3,490.62 = 787.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,326.84/3,490.62 = 787.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,326.84x = 3,490.62 × 787.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,326.84x = 2,749,631.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,749,631.19/2,326.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,181.70

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