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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,406.66, 3,610.46 and 847.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,406.66, 3,610.46 and 847.10 is: 1,270.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,406.66 : 3,610.46 = 847.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,406.66/3,610.46 = 847.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,406.66x = 3,610.46 × 847.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,406.66x = 3,058,420.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,058,420.67/2,406.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,270.82

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