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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,927.27, 4,391.12 and 847.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,927.27, 4,391.12 and 847.19 is: 1,270.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,927.27 : 4,391.12 = 847.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,927.27/4,391.12 = 847.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,927.27x = 4,391.12 × 847.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,927.27x = 3,720,112.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,720,112.95/2,927.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,270.85

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