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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,342.10, 3,513.48 and 781.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,342.10, 3,513.48 and 781.58 is: 1,172.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,342.10 : 3,513.48 = 781.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,342.10/3,513.48 = 781.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,342.10x = 3,513.48 × 781.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,342.10x = 2,746,065.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,746,065.70/2,342.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,172.48

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