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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,344.67, 3,516.29 and 784.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,344.67, 3,516.29 and 784.27 is: 1,176.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,344.67 : 3,516.29 = 784.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,344.67/3,516.29 = 784.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,344.67x = 3,516.29 × 784.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,344.67x = 2,757,710.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,757,710.99/2,344.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,176.16

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