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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,349.06, 3,524.04 and 789.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,349.06, 3,524.04 and 789.08 is: 1,183.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,349.06 : 3,524.04 = 789.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,349.06/3,524.04 = 789.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,349.06x = 3,524.04 × 789.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,349.06x = 2,780,756.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,780,756.32/2,349.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,183.78

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