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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,491.29, 3,737.34 and 847.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,491.29, 3,737.34 and 847.67 is: 1,271.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,491.29 : 3,737.34 = 847.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,491.29/3,737.34 = 847.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,491.29x = 3,737.34 × 847.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,491.29x = 3,168,012.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,168,012.31/2,491.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,271.64

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