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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,017.10, 3,025.96 and 847.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,017.10, 3,025.96 and 847.67 is: 1,271.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,017.10 : 3,025.96 = 847.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,017.10/3,025.96 = 847.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,017.10x = 3,025.96 × 847.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,017.10x = 2,564,998.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,564,998.26/2,017.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,271.63

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