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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,926.98, 4,391.16 and 847.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,926.98, 4,391.16 and 847.03 is: 1,270.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,926.98 : 4,391.16 = 847.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,926.98/4,391.16 = 847.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,926.98x = 4,391.16 × 847.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,926.98x = 3,719,436.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,719,436.65/2,926.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,270.74

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