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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,347.92, 3,521.28 and 787.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,347.92, 3,521.28 and 787.68 is: 1,181.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,347.92 : 3,521.28 = 787.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,347.92/3,521.28 = 787.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,347.92x = 3,521.28 × 787.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,347.92x = 2,773,641.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,773,641.83/2,347.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,181.32

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