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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,307.82, 3,463.11 and 847.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,307.82, 3,463.11 and 847.12 is: 1,271.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,307.82 : 3,463.11 = 847.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,307.82/3,463.11 = 847.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,307.82x = 3,463.11 × 847.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,307.82x = 2,933,648.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,933,648.19/2,307.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,271.18

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