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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,328.20, 3,492.38 and 789

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,328.20, 3,492.38 and 789 is: 1,183.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,328.20 : 3,492.38 = 789 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,328.20/3,492.38 = 789/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,328.20x = 3,492.38 × 789
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,328.20x = 2,755,487.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,755,487.82/2,328.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,183.53

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