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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,328.12, 3,492.50 and 789.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,328.12, 3,492.50 and 789.56 is: 1,184.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,328.12 : 3,492.50 = 789.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,328.12/3,492.50 = 789.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,328.12x = 3,492.50 × 789.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,328.12x = 2,757,538.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,757,538.30/2,328.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,184.45

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