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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,309.38, 3,462.27 and 847.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,309.38, 3,462.27 and 847.78 is: 1,271.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,309.38 : 3,462.27 = 847.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,309.38/3,462.27 = 847.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,309.38x = 3,462.27 × 847.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,309.38x = 2,935,243.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,935,243.26/2,309.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,271.01

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