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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,690.62, 4,036.03 and 841.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,690.62, 4,036.03 and 841.74 is: 1,262.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,690.62 : 4,036.03 = 841.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,690.62/4,036.03 = 841.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,690.62x = 4,036.03 × 841.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,690.62x = 3,397,293.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,397,293.36/2,690.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,262.64

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