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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,346.45, 3,519.81 and 786.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,346.45, 3,519.81 and 786.66 is: 1,180.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,346.45 : 3,519.81 = 786.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,346.45/3,519.81 = 786.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,346.45x = 3,519.81 × 786.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,346.45x = 2,768,893.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,768,893.73/2,346.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180.04

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