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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,689.70, 4,035.01 and 840.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,689.70, 4,035.01 and 840.45 is: 1,260.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,689.70 : 4,035.01 = 840.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,689.70/4,035.01 = 840.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,689.70x = 4,035.01 × 840.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,689.70x = 3,391,222.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,391,222.47/2,689.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,260.82

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