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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,312.74, 4,969.11 and 847.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,312.74, 4,969.11 and 847.47 is: 1,271.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,312.74 : 4,969.11 = 847.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,312.74/4,969.11 = 847.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,312.74x = 4,969.11 × 847.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,312.74x = 4,211,167.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,211,167.41/3,312.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,271.21

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