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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,344.40, 3,515.28 and 783.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,344.40, 3,515.28 and 783.58 is: 1,174.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,344.40 : 3,515.28 = 783.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,344.40/3,515.28 = 783.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,344.40x = 3,515.28 × 783.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,344.40x = 2,754,503.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,754,503.10/2,344.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,174.93

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