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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,327.80, 3,492.42 and 867.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,327.80, 3,492.42 and 867.64 is: 1,301.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,327.80 : 3,492.42 = 867.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,327.80/3,492.42 = 867.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,327.80x = 3,492.42 × 867.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,327.80x = 3,030,163.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,030,163.29/2,327.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,301.73

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