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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,927.34, 4,391.77 and 847.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,927.34, 4,391.77 and 847.52 is: 1,271.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,927.34 : 4,391.77 = 847.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,927.34/4,391.77 = 847.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,927.34x = 4,391.77 × 847.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,927.34x = 3,722,112.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,722,112.91/2,927.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,271.50

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