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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,602.07, 3,903.37 and 847

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,602.07, 3,903.37 and 847 is: 1,270.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,602.07 : 3,903.37 = 847 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,602.07/3,903.37 = 847/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,602.07x = 3,903.37 × 847
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,602.07x = 3,306,154.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,306,154.39/2,602.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,270.59

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