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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,308.50, 3,463.05 and 847.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,308.50, 3,463.05 and 847.67 is: 1,271.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,308.50 : 3,463.05 = 847.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,308.50/3,463.05 = 847.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,308.50x = 3,463.05 × 847.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,308.50x = 2,935,506.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,935,506.28/2,308.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,271.61

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