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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,578.56, 3,867.92 and 847

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,578.56, 3,867.92 and 847 is: 1,270.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,578.56 : 3,867.92 = 847 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,578.56/3,867.92 = 847/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,578.56x = 3,867.92 × 847
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,578.56x = 3,276,128.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,276,128.24/2,578.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,270.53

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