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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,309.04, 3,462.48 and 847.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,309.04, 3,462.48 and 847.20 is: 1,270.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,309.04 : 3,462.48 = 847.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,309.04/3,462.48 = 847.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,309.04x = 3,462.48 × 847.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,309.04x = 2,933,413.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,933,413.06/2,309.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,270.40

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