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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,344.07, 3,513.44 and 783.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,344.07, 3,513.44 and 783.71 is: 1,174.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,344.07 : 3,513.44 = 783.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,344.07/3,513.44 = 783.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,344.07x = 3,513.44 × 783.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,344.07x = 2,753,496.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,753,496.58/2,344.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,174.67

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