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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,312.67, 4,969.32 and 847.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,312.67, 4,969.32 and 847.51 is: 1,271.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,312.67 : 4,969.32 = 847.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,312.67/4,969.32 = 847.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,312.67x = 4,969.32 × 847.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,312.67x = 4,211,548.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,211,548.39/3,312.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,271.35

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