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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,491.35, 3,736.08 and 847.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,491.35, 3,736.08 and 847.41 is: 1,270.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,491.35 : 3,736.08 = 847.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,491.35/3,736.08 = 847.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,491.35x = 3,736.08 × 847.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,491.35x = 3,165,991.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,165,991.55/2,491.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,270.79

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