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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,327.36, 3,492.40 and 867.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,327.36, 3,492.40 and 867.52 is: 1,301.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,327.36 : 3,492.40 = 867.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,327.36/3,492.40 = 867.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,327.36x = 3,492.40 × 867.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,327.36x = 3,029,726.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,029,726.85/2,327.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,301.79

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