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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,307.81, 3,463.10 and 847.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,307.81, 3,463.10 and 847.11 is: 1,271.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,307.81 : 3,463.10 = 847.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,307.81/3,463.10 = 847.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,307.81x = 3,463.10 × 847.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,307.81x = 2,933,626.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,933,626.64/2,307.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,271.17

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