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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,821.12, 2,728.96 and 847.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,821.12, 2,728.96 and 847.04 is: 1,269.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,821.12 : 2,728.96 = 847.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,821.12/2,728.96 = 847.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,821.12x = 2,728.96 × 847.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,821.12x = 2,311,538.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,311,538.28/1,821.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,269.29

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