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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,327.94, 3,492.66 and 867.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,327.94, 3,492.66 and 867.30 is: 1,301.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,327.94 : 3,492.66 = 867.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,327.94/3,492.66 = 867.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,327.94x = 3,492.66 × 867.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,327.94x = 3,029,184.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,029,184.02/2,327.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,301.23

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