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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,696.46, 4,044.15 and 847.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,696.46, 4,044.15 and 847.32 is: 1,270.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,696.46 : 4,044.15 = 847.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,696.46/4,044.15 = 847.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,696.46x = 4,044.15 × 847.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,696.46x = 3,426,689.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,426,689.18/2,696.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,270.81

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