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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,491.26, 3,735.65 and 847.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,491.26, 3,735.65 and 847.29 is: 1,270.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,491.26 : 3,735.65 = 847.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,491.26/3,735.65 = 847.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,491.26x = 3,735.65 × 847.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,491.26x = 3,165,174.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,165,174.65/2,491.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,270.51

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