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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,489.96, 3,734.91 and 847.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,489.96, 3,734.91 and 847.65 is: 1,271.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,489.96 : 3,734.91 = 847.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,489.96/3,734.91 = 847.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,489.96x = 3,734.91 × 847.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,489.96x = 3,165,896.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,165,896.46/2,489.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,271.46

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