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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,348.08, 3,521.21 and 787.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,348.08, 3,521.21 and 787.77 is: 1,181.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,348.08 : 3,521.21 = 787.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,348.08/3,521.21 = 787.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,348.08x = 3,521.21 × 787.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,348.08x = 2,773,899.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,773,899.66/2,348.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,181.35

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