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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,491.52, 3,736.53 and 847.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,491.52, 3,736.53 and 847.70 is: 1,271.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,491.52 : 3,736.53 = 847.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,491.52/3,736.53 = 847.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,491.52x = 3,736.53 × 847.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,491.52x = 3,167,437.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,167,437.80/2,491.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,271.29

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