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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,327.67, 3,492 and 788.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,327.67, 3,492 and 788.67 is: 1,183.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,327.67 : 3,492 = 788.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,327.67/3,492 = 788.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,327.67x = 3,492 × 788.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,327.67x = 2,754,035.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,754,035.64/2,327.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,183.17

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