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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,341.89, 3,511.65 and 781.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,341.89, 3,511.65 and 781.35 is: 1,171.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,341.89 : 3,511.65 = 781.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,341.89/3,511.65 = 781.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,341.89x = 3,511.65 × 781.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,341.89x = 2,743,827.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,743,827.73/2,341.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,171.63

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