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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,344.88, 3,517.80 and 784.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,344.88, 3,517.80 and 784.70 is: 1,177.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,344.88 : 3,517.80 = 784.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,344.88/3,517.80 = 784.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,344.88x = 3,517.80 × 784.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,344.88x = 2,760,417.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,760,417.66/2,344.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,177.21

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