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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,327.78, 3,491.13 and 867.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,327.78, 3,491.13 and 867.62 is: 1,301.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,327.78 : 3,491.13 = 867.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,327.78/3,491.13 = 867.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,327.78x = 3,491.13 × 867.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,327.78x = 3,028,974.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,028,974.21/2,327.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,301.23

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