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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,823.67, 2,733.39 and 847.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,823.67, 2,733.39 and 847.71 is: 1,270.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,823.67 : 2,733.39 = 847.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,823.67/2,733.39 = 847.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,823.67x = 2,733.39 × 847.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,823.67x = 2,317,122.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,317,122.04/1,823.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,270.58

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