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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,327.28, 3,490.38 and 867.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,327.28, 3,490.38 and 867.12 is: 1,300.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,327.28 : 3,490.38 = 867.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,327.28/3,490.38 = 867.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,327.28x = 3,490.38 × 867.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,327.28x = 3,026,578.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,026,578.31/2,327.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,300.48

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