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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,327.97, 3,490.83 and 847.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,327.97, 3,490.83 and 847.14 is: 1,270.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,327.97 : 3,490.83 = 847.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,327.97/3,490.83 = 847.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,327.97x = 3,490.83 × 847.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,327.97x = 2,957,221.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,957,221.73/2,327.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,270.30

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