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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,038.66, 4,557.24 and 847.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,038.66, 4,557.24 and 847.28 is: 1,270.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,038.66 : 4,557.24 = 847.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,038.66/4,557.24 = 847.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,038.66x = 4,557.24 × 847.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,038.66x = 3,861,258.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,861,258.31/3,038.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,270.71

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