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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,341.36, 3,512.60 and 781.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,341.36, 3,512.60 and 781.32 is: 1,172.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,341.36 : 3,512.60 = 781.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,341.36/3,512.60 = 781.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,341.36x = 3,512.60 × 781.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,341.36x = 2,744,464.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,744,464.63/2,341.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,172.17

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