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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,346, 3,519.16 and 785.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,346, 3,519.16 and 785.94 is: 1,178.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,346 : 3,519.16 = 785.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,346/3,519.16 = 785.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,346x = 3,519.16 × 785.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,346x = 2,765,848.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,765,848.61/2,346
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,178.96

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