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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,327.17, 3,491.27 and 767.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,327.17, 3,491.27 and 767.11 is: 1,150.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,327.17 : 3,491.27 = 767.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,327.17/3,491.27 = 767.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,327.17x = 3,491.27 × 767.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,327.17x = 2,678,184.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,678,184.29/2,327.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150.83

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