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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,312.39, 4,968.56 and 847.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,312.39, 4,968.56 and 847.20 is: 1,270.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,312.39 : 4,968.56 = 847.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,312.39/4,968.56 = 847.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,312.39x = 4,968.56 × 847.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,312.39x = 4,209,359.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,209,359.80/3,312.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,270.79

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