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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,343.20, 3,515.54 and 783.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,343.20, 3,515.54 and 783.23 is: 1,175.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,343.20 : 3,515.54 = 783.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,343.20/3,515.54 = 783.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,343.20x = 3,515.54 × 783.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,343.20x = 2,753,454.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,753,454.90/2,343.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,175.09

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