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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,327.89, 3,492.20 and 847.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,327.89, 3,492.20 and 847.24 is: 1,270.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,327.89 : 3,492.20 = 847.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,327.89/3,492.20 = 847.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,327.89x = 3,492.20 × 847.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,327.89x = 2,958,709.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,958,709.83/2,327.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,270.99

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