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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,347.69, 3,519.09 and 786.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,347.69, 3,519.09 and 786.52 is: 1,178.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,347.69 : 3,519.09 = 786.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,347.69/3,519.09 = 786.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,347.69x = 3,519.09 × 786.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,347.69x = 2,767,834.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,767,834.67/2,347.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,178.96

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