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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,329.22, 3,491.12 and 867.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,329.22, 3,491.12 and 867.44 is: 1,300.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,329.22 : 3,491.12 = 867.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,329.22/3,491.12 = 867.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,329.22x = 3,491.12 × 867.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,329.22x = 3,028,337.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,028,337.13/2,329.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,300.15

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