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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,387, 3,580.62 and 848.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,387, 3,580.62 and 848.12 is: 1,272.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,387 : 3,580.62 = 848.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,387/3,580.62 = 848.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,387x = 3,580.62 × 848.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,387x = 3,036,795.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,036,795.43/2,387
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272.22

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