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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,309.74, 3,464.64 and 847.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,309.74, 3,464.64 and 847.96 is: 1,271.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,309.74 : 3,464.64 = 847.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,309.74/3,464.64 = 847.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,309.74x = 3,464.64 × 847.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,309.74x = 2,937,876.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,937,876.13/2,309.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,271.95

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