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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,490.96, 3,735.36 and 847.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,490.96, 3,735.36 and 847.07 is: 1,270.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,490.96 : 3,735.36 = 847.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,490.96/3,735.36 = 847.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,490.96x = 3,735.36 × 847.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,490.96x = 3,164,092.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,164,092.72/2,490.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,270.23

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