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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,346.70, 3,519.70 and 786.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,346.70, 3,519.70 and 786.64 is: 1,179.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,346.70 : 3,519.70 = 786.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,346.70/3,519.70 = 786.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,346.70x = 3,519.70 × 786.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,346.70x = 2,768,727.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,768,727.17/2,346.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,179.84

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