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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,688.83, 4,034.06 and 840.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,688.83, 4,034.06 and 840.14 is: 1,260.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,688.83 : 4,034.06 = 840.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,688.83/4,034.06 = 840.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,688.83x = 4,034.06 × 840.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,688.83x = 3,389,187.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,389,187.35/2,688.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,260.47

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