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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,689.79, 4,034.69 and 841.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,689.79, 4,034.69 and 841.07 is: 1,261.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,689.79 : 4,034.69 = 841.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,689.79/4,034.69 = 841.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,689.79x = 4,034.69 × 841.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,689.79x = 3,393,438.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,393,438.65/2,689.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,261.60

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