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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,327.71, 3,492.08 and 768.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,327.71, 3,492.08 and 768.20 is: 1,152.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,327.71 : 3,492.08 = 768.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,327.71/3,492.08 = 768.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,327.71x = 3,492.08 × 768.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,327.71x = 2,682,598.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,682,598.40/2,327.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,152.46

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