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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,233.11, 3,349.66 and 847.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,233.11, 3,349.66 and 847.10 is: 1,270.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,233.11 : 3,349.66 = 847.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,233.11/3,349.66 = 847.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,233.11x = 3,349.66 × 847.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,233.11x = 2,837,496.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,837,496.99/2,233.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,270.65

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