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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,346.58, 3,519.86 and 786.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,346.58, 3,519.86 and 786.29 is: 1,179.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,346.58 : 3,519.86 = 786.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,346.58/3,519.86 = 786.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,346.58x = 3,519.86 × 786.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,346.58x = 2,767,630.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,767,630.72/2,346.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,179.43

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