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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,887.76, 2,832.37 and 847.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,887.76, 2,832.37 and 847.46 is: 1,271.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,887.76 : 2,832.37 = 847.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,887.76/2,832.37 = 847.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,887.76x = 2,832.37 × 847.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,887.76x = 2,400,325.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,400,325.24/1,887.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,271.52

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