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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,328.23, 3,492.27 and 867.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,328.23, 3,492.27 and 867.39 is: 1,301.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,328.23 : 3,492.27 = 867.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,328.23/3,492.27 = 867.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,328.23x = 3,492.27 × 867.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,328.23x = 3,029,160.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,029,160.08/2,328.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,301.06

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