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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,345.40, 3,518.74 and 785.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,345.40, 3,518.74 and 785.66 is: 1,178.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,345.40 : 3,518.74 = 785.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,345.40/3,518.74 = 785.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,345.40x = 3,518.74 × 785.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,345.40x = 2,764,533.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,764,533.27/2,345.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,178.70

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