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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,343.96, 3,515.40 and 784.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,343.96, 3,515.40 and 784.04 is: 1,175.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,343.96 : 3,515.40 = 784.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,343.96/3,515.40 = 784.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,343.96x = 3,515.40 × 784.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,343.96x = 2,756,214.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,756,214.22/2,343.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,175.88

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