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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,309.04, 3,463.56 and 847.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,309.04, 3,463.56 and 847.60 is: 1,271.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,309.04 : 3,463.56 = 847.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,309.04/3,463.56 = 847.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,309.04x = 3,463.56 × 847.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,309.04x = 2,935,713.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,935,713.46/2,309.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,271.40

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