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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,145.69, 3,219.07 and 847.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,145.69, 3,219.07 and 847.26 is: 1,271.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,145.69 : 3,219.07 = 847.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,145.69/3,219.07 = 847.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,145.69x = 3,219.07 × 847.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,145.69x = 2,727,389.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,727,389.25/2,145.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,271.10

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