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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,328.52, 3,492.74 and 789.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,328.52, 3,492.74 and 789.52 is: 1,184.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,328.52 : 3,492.74 = 789.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,328.52/3,492.74 = 789.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,328.52x = 3,492.74 × 789.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,328.52x = 2,757,588.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,757,588.08/2,328.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,184.27

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