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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,690.08, 4,033.44 and 840.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,690.08, 4,033.44 and 840.64 is: 1,260.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,690.08 : 4,033.44 = 840.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,690.08/4,033.44 = 840.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,690.08x = 4,033.44 × 840.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,690.08x = 3,390,671.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,390,671.00/2,690.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,260.44

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