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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,689.33, 4,034.81 and 840.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,689.33, 4,034.81 and 840.64 is: 1,261.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,689.33 : 4,034.81 = 840.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,689.33/4,034.81 = 840.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,689.33x = 4,034.81 × 840.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,689.33x = 3,391,822.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,391,822.68/2,689.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,261.21

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