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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,346.61, 3,520.38 and 786.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,346.61, 3,520.38 and 786.55 is: 1,179.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,346.61 : 3,520.38 = 786.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,346.61/3,520.38 = 786.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,346.61x = 3,520.38 × 786.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,346.61x = 2,768,937.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,768,937.29/2,346.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,179.98

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