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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,342.44, 3,513.54 and 782.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,342.44, 3,513.54 and 782.60 is: 1,173.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,342.44 : 3,513.54 = 782.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,342.44/3,513.54 = 782.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,342.44x = 3,513.54 × 782.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,342.44x = 2,749,705.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,749,705.19/2,342.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,173.86

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