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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,038.74, 4,557.28 and 847.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,038.74, 4,557.28 and 847.59 is: 1,271.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,038.74 : 4,557.28 = 847.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,038.74/4,557.28 = 847.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,038.74x = 4,557.28 × 847.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,038.74x = 3,862,704.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,862,704.96/3,038.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,271.15

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