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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,328.24, 3,491.18 and 847.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,328.24, 3,491.18 and 847.41 is: 1,270.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,328.24 : 3,491.18 = 847.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,328.24/3,491.18 = 847.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,328.24x = 3,491.18 × 847.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,328.24x = 2,958,460.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,958,460.84/2,328.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,270.69

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