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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,327.78, 3,490.72 and 767.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,327.78, 3,490.72 and 767.72 is: 1,151.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,327.78 : 3,490.72 = 767.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,327.78/3,490.72 = 767.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,327.78x = 3,490.72 × 767.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,327.78x = 2,679,895.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,679,895.56/2,327.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151.27

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