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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,349.37, 3,524.60 and 789.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,349.37, 3,524.60 and 789.26 is: 1,184.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,349.37 : 3,524.60 = 789.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,349.37/3,524.60 = 789.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,349.37x = 3,524.60 × 789.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,349.37x = 2,781,813.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,781,813.99/2,349.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,184.07

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