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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,307.16, 3,461.28 and 847

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,307.16, 3,461.28 and 847 is: 1,270.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,307.16 : 3,461.28 = 847 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,307.16/3,461.28 = 847/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,307.16x = 3,461.28 × 847
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,307.16x = 2,931,704.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,931,704.16/2,307.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,270.70

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