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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,927.94, 4,391.24 and 847.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,927.94, 4,391.24 and 847.48 is: 1,271.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,927.94 : 4,391.24 = 847.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,927.94/4,391.24 = 847.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,927.94x = 4,391.24 × 847.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,927.94x = 3,721,488.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,721,488.08/2,927.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,271.03

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