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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,348.09, 3,520.84 and 787.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,348.09, 3,520.84 and 787.27 is: 1,180.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,348.09 : 3,520.84 = 787.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,348.09/3,520.84 = 787.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,348.09x = 3,520.84 × 787.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,348.09x = 2,771,851.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,771,851.71/2,348.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180.47

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