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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,327.33, 3,491.23 and 847.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,327.33, 3,491.23 and 847.46 is: 1,271.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,327.33 : 3,491.23 = 847.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,327.33/3,491.23 = 847.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,327.33x = 3,491.23 × 847.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,327.33x = 2,958,683.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,958,683.59/2,327.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,271.28

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