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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,327.28, 3,491.39 and 767.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,327.28, 3,491.39 and 767.35 is: 1,151.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,327.28 : 3,491.39 = 767.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,327.28/3,491.39 = 767.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,327.28x = 3,491.39 × 767.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,327.28x = 2,679,118.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,679,118.12/2,327.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151.18

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