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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,145.26, 3,216.06 and 847.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,145.26, 3,216.06 and 847.64 is: 1,270.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,145.26 : 3,216.06 = 847.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,145.26/3,216.06 = 847.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,145.26x = 3,216.06 × 847.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,145.26x = 2,726,045.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,726,045.02/2,145.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,270.73

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