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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,307.99, 3,461.87 and 847.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,307.99, 3,461.87 and 847.05 is: 1,270.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,307.99 : 3,461.87 = 847.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,307.99/3,461.87 = 847.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,307.99x = 3,461.87 × 847.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,307.99x = 2,932,379.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,932,379.10/2,307.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,270.53

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