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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,328.36, 3,492.24 and 867.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,328.36, 3,492.24 and 867.12 is: 1,300.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,328.36 : 3,492.24 = 867.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,328.36/3,492.24 = 867.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,328.36x = 3,492.24 × 867.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,328.36x = 3,028,191.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,028,191.15/2,328.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,300.57

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