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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,347.96, 3,521.21 and 787.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,347.96, 3,521.21 and 787.52 is: 1,181.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,347.96 : 3,521.21 = 787.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,347.96/3,521.21 = 787.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,347.96x = 3,521.21 × 787.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,347.96x = 2,773,012.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,773,012.06/2,347.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,181.03

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