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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,039.63, 4,558.38 and 847.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,039.63, 4,558.38 and 847.77 is: 1,271.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,039.63 : 4,558.38 = 847.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,039.63/4,558.38 = 847.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,039.63x = 4,558.38 × 847.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,039.63x = 3,864,437.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,864,437.54/3,039.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,271.35

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