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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,695.92, 4,044.42 and 847.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,695.92, 4,044.42 and 847.50 is: 1,271.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,695.92 : 4,044.42 = 847.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,695.92/4,044.42 = 847.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,695.92x = 4,044.42 × 847.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,695.92x = 3,427,645.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,427,645.95/2,695.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,271.42

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