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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,431.94, 3,647.99 and 788.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,431.94, 3,647.99 and 788.50 is: 1,182.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,431.94 : 3,647.99 = 788.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,431.94/3,647.99 = 788.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,431.94x = 3,647.99 × 788.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,431.94x = 2,876,440.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,876,440.12/2,431.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,182.78

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