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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,327.54, 3,491.79 and 788.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,327.54, 3,491.79 and 788.50 is: 1,182.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,327.54 : 3,491.79 = 788.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,327.54/3,491.79 = 788.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,327.54x = 3,491.79 × 788.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,327.54x = 2,753,276.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,753,276.42/2,327.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,182.91

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