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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,327.02, 3,491.05 and 767.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,327.02, 3,491.05 and 767.51 is: 1,151.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,327.02 : 3,491.05 = 767.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,327.02/3,491.05 = 767.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,327.02x = 3,491.05 × 767.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,327.02x = 2,679,406.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,679,406.10/2,327.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151.43

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