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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,328.67, 3,490.57 and 867.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,328.67, 3,490.57 and 867.23 is: 1,299.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,328.67 : 3,490.57 = 867.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,328.67/3,490.57 = 867.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,328.67x = 3,490.57 × 867.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,328.67x = 3,027,105.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,027,105.23/2,328.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,299.93

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