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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,343.88, 3,516.30 and 783.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,343.88, 3,516.30 and 783.70 is: 1,175.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,343.88 : 3,516.30 = 783.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,343.88/3,516.30 = 783.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,343.88x = 3,516.30 × 783.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,343.88x = 2,755,724.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,755,724.31/2,343.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,175.71

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