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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,346.48, 3,519.54 and 786.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,346.48, 3,519.54 and 786.42 is: 1,179.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,346.48 : 3,519.54 = 786.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,346.48/3,519.54 = 786.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,346.48x = 3,519.54 × 786.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,346.48x = 2,767,836.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,767,836.65/2,346.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,179.57

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