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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,491.17, 3,735.90 and 847.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,491.17, 3,735.90 and 847.32 is: 1,270.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,491.17 : 3,735.90 = 847.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,491.17/3,735.90 = 847.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,491.17x = 3,735.90 × 847.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,491.17x = 3,165,502.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,165,502.79/2,491.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,270.69

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