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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,312.66, 4,968.98 and 847.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,312.66, 4,968.98 and 847.48 is: 1,271.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,312.66 : 4,968.98 = 847.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,312.66/4,968.98 = 847.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,312.66x = 4,968.98 × 847.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,312.66x = 4,211,111.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,211,111.17/3,312.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,271.22

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