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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,312.66, 4,968.92 and 847.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,312.66, 4,968.92 and 847.46 is: 1,271.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,312.66 : 4,968.92 = 847.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,312.66/4,968.92 = 847.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,312.66x = 4,968.92 × 847.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,312.66x = 4,210,960.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,210,960.94/3,312.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,271.17

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