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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,387.06, 3,580.59 and 847.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,387.06, 3,580.59 and 847.94 is: 1,271.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,387.06 : 3,580.59 = 847.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,387.06/3,580.59 = 847.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,387.06x = 3,580.59 × 847.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,387.06x = 3,036,125.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,036,125.48/2,387.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,271.91

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