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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,233.98, 3,350.16 and 847.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,233.98, 3,350.16 and 847.26 is: 1,270.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,233.98 : 3,350.16 = 847.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,233.98/3,350.16 = 847.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,233.98x = 3,350.16 × 847.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,233.98x = 2,838,456.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,838,456.56/2,233.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,270.58

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