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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,363.52, 3,545.04 and 782.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,363.52, 3,545.04 and 782.28 is: 1,173.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,363.52 : 3,545.04 = 782.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,363.52/3,545.04 = 782.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,363.52x = 3,545.04 × 782.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,363.52x = 2,773,213.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,773,213.89/2,363.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,173.34

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