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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,342.22, 3,513.60 and 782.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,342.22, 3,513.60 and 782.43 is: 1,173.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,342.22 : 3,513.60 = 782.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,342.22/3,513.60 = 782.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,342.22x = 3,513.60 × 782.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,342.22x = 2,749,132.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,749,132.87/2,342.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,173.73

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