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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,328.26, 3,492.40 and 867.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,328.26, 3,492.40 and 867.02 is: 1,300.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,328.26 : 3,492.40 = 867.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,328.26/3,492.40 = 867.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,328.26x = 3,492.40 × 867.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,328.26x = 3,027,980.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,027,980.65/2,328.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,300.53

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