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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,079.36, 3,120.60 and 847.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,079.36, 3,120.60 and 847.22 is: 1,271.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,079.36 : 3,120.60 = 847.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,079.36/3,120.60 = 847.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,079.36x = 3,120.60 × 847.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,079.36x = 2,643,834.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,643,834.73/2,079.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,271.47

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