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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,038.82, 4,558.23 and 847.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,038.82, 4,558.23 and 847.56 is: 1,271.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,038.82 : 4,558.23 = 847.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,038.82/4,558.23 = 847.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,038.82x = 4,558.23 × 847.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,038.82x = 3,863,373.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,863,373.42/3,038.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,271.34

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