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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,491.53, 3,737.67 and 847.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,491.53, 3,737.67 and 847.62 is: 1,271.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,491.53 : 3,737.67 = 847.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,491.53/3,737.67 = 847.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,491.53x = 3,737.67 × 847.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,491.53x = 3,168,123.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,168,123.85/2,491.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,271.56

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