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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,233.60, 3,350.07 and 847.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,233.60, 3,350.07 and 847.60 is: 1,271.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,233.60 : 3,350.07 = 847.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,233.60/3,350.07 = 847.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,233.60x = 3,350.07 × 847.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,233.60x = 2,839,519.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,839,519.33/2,233.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,271.27

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