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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,349.34, 3,523.20 and 789.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,349.34, 3,523.20 and 789.10 is: 1,183.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,349.34 : 3,523.20 = 789.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,349.34/3,523.20 = 789.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,349.34x = 3,523.20 × 789.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,349.34x = 2,780,157.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,780,157.12/2,349.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,183.38

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