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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,348.34, 3,521.70 and 788.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,348.34, 3,521.70 and 788.10 is: 1,181.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,348.34 : 3,521.70 = 788.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,348.34/3,521.70 = 788.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,348.34x = 3,521.70 × 788.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,348.34x = 2,775,451.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,775,451.77/2,348.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,181.88

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