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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,155.75, 4,733.72 and 847.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,155.75, 4,733.72 and 847.25 is: 1,270.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,155.75 : 4,733.72 = 847.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,155.75/4,733.72 = 847.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,155.75x = 4,733.72 × 847.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,155.75x = 4,010,644.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,010,644.27/3,155.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,270.90

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