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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,233.61, 3,351.08 and 847.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,233.61, 3,351.08 and 847.37 is: 1,271.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,233.61 : 3,351.08 = 847.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,233.61/3,351.08 = 847.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,233.61x = 3,351.08 × 847.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,233.61x = 2,839,590.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,839,590.02/2,233.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,271.30

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