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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,327.76, 3,491.64 and 788.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,327.76, 3,491.64 and 788.76 is: 1,183.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,327.76 : 3,491.64 = 788.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,327.76/3,491.64 = 788.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,327.76x = 3,491.64 × 788.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,327.76x = 2,754,065.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,754,065.97/2,327.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,183.14

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