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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,343.51, 3,514.54 and 783.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,343.51, 3,514.54 and 783.15 is: 1,174.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,343.51 : 3,514.54 = 783.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,343.51/3,514.54 = 783.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,343.51x = 3,514.54 × 783.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,343.51x = 2,752,413.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,752,413.40/2,343.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,174.48

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