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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,690.46, 4,036.50 and 841.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,690.46, 4,036.50 and 841.77 is: 1,262.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,690.46 : 4,036.50 = 841.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,690.46/4,036.50 = 841.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,690.46x = 4,036.50 × 841.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,690.46x = 3,397,804.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,397,804.61/2,690.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,262.91

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