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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,233.37, 3,350.32 and 847.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,233.37, 3,350.32 and 847.75 is: 1,271.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,233.37 : 3,350.32 = 847.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,233.37/3,350.32 = 847.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,233.37x = 3,350.32 × 847.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,233.37x = 2,840,223.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,840,223.28/2,233.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,271.72

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