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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,348.88, 3,523.80 and 788.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,348.88, 3,523.80 and 788.70 is: 1,183.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,348.88 : 3,523.80 = 788.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,348.88/3,523.80 = 788.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,348.88x = 3,523.80 × 788.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,348.88x = 2,779,221.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,779,221.06/2,348.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,183.21

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