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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,343.65, 3,514.85 and 783.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,343.65, 3,514.85 and 783.71 is: 1,175.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,343.65 : 3,514.85 = 783.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,343.65/3,514.85 = 783.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,343.65x = 3,514.85 × 783.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,343.65x = 2,754,601.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,754,601.60/2,343.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,175.35

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