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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,928.03, 4,391.37 and 847.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,928.03, 4,391.37 and 847.58 is: 1,271.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,928.03 : 4,391.37 = 847.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,928.03/4,391.37 = 847.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,928.03x = 4,391.37 × 847.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,928.03x = 3,722,015.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,722,015.43/2,928.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,271.17

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