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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,215.75, 3,325.07 and 847.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,215.75, 3,325.07 and 847.75 is: 1,272.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,215.75 : 3,325.07 = 847.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,215.75/3,325.07 = 847.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,215.75x = 3,325.07 × 847.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,215.75x = 2,818,828.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,818,828.09/2,215.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272.18

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