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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,308.48, 3,463.32 and 847.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,308.48, 3,463.32 and 847.64 is: 1,271.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,308.48 : 3,463.32 = 847.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,308.48/3,463.32 = 847.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,308.48x = 3,463.32 × 847.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,308.48x = 2,935,648.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,935,648.56/2,308.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,271.68

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