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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,690.24, 4,036.08 and 841.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,690.24, 4,036.08 and 841.39 is: 1,262.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,690.24 : 4,036.08 = 841.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,690.24/4,036.08 = 841.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,690.24x = 4,036.08 × 841.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,690.24x = 3,395,905.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,395,905.68/2,690.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,262.31

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