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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,038.47, 4,557.96 and 847.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,038.47, 4,557.96 and 847.22 is: 1,270.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,038.47 : 4,557.96 = 847.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,038.47/4,557.96 = 847.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,038.47x = 4,557.96 × 847.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,038.47x = 3,861,594.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,861,594.87/3,038.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,270.90

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