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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,689.76, 4,033.18 and 840.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,689.76, 4,033.18 and 840.37 is: 1,260.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,689.76 : 4,033.18 = 840.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,689.76/4,033.18 = 840.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,689.76x = 4,033.18 × 840.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,689.76x = 3,389,363.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,389,363.48/2,689.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,260.10

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