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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,347.85, 3,522.29 and 787.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,347.85, 3,522.29 and 787.90 is: 1,182.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,347.85 : 3,522.29 = 787.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,347.85/3,522.29 = 787.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,347.85x = 3,522.29 × 787.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,347.85x = 2,775,212.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,775,212.29/2,347.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,182.02

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