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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,690.38, 4,035.18 and 841.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,690.38, 4,035.18 and 841.45 is: 1,262.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,690.38 : 4,035.18 = 841.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,690.38/4,035.18 = 841.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,690.38x = 4,035.18 × 841.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,690.38x = 3,395,402.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,395,402.21/2,690.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,262.05

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