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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,327.17, 3,491.36 and 767.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,327.17, 3,491.36 and 767.41 is: 1,151.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,327.17 : 3,491.36 = 767.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,327.17/3,491.36 = 767.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,327.17x = 3,491.36 × 767.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,327.17x = 2,679,283.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,679,283.28/2,327.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151.31

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