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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,312.56, 4,968.83 and 847.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,312.56, 4,968.83 and 847.38 is: 1,271.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,312.56 : 4,968.83 = 847.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,312.56/4,968.83 = 847.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,312.56x = 4,968.83 × 847.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,312.56x = 4,210,487.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,210,487.17/3,312.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,271.07

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