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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,490.78, 3,736.20 and 847.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,490.78, 3,736.20 and 847.20 is: 1,270.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,490.78 : 3,736.20 = 847.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,490.78/3,736.20 = 847.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,490.78x = 3,736.20 × 847.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,490.78x = 3,165,308.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,165,308.64/2,490.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,270.81

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