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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,038.33, 4,557.81 and 847.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,038.33, 4,557.81 and 847.07 is: 1,270.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,038.33 : 4,557.81 = 847.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,038.33/4,557.81 = 847.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,038.33x = 4,557.81 × 847.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,038.33x = 3,860,781.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,860,781.60/3,038.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,270.69

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