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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,327.67, 3,492.02 and 767.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,327.67, 3,492.02 and 767.61 is: 1,151.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,327.67 : 3,492.02 = 767.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,327.67/3,492.02 = 767.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,327.67x = 3,492.02 × 767.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,327.67x = 2,680,509.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,680,509.47/2,327.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151.58

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