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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,308.28, 3,462.60 and 847.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,308.28, 3,462.60 and 847.44 is: 1,271.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,308.28 : 3,462.60 = 847.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,308.28/3,462.60 = 847.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,308.28x = 3,462.60 × 847.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,308.28x = 2,934,345.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,934,345.74/2,308.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,271.23

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