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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,345.11, 3,516.95 and 784.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,345.11, 3,516.95 and 784.74 is: 1,176.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,345.11 : 3,516.95 = 784.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,345.11/3,516.95 = 784.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,345.11x = 3,516.95 × 784.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,345.11x = 2,759,906.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,759,906.49/2,345.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,176.88

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