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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,690.67, 4,035.83 and 841.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,690.67, 4,035.83 and 841.94 is: 1,262.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,690.67 : 4,035.83 = 841.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,690.67/4,035.83 = 841.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,690.67x = 4,035.83 × 841.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,690.67x = 3,397,902.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,397,902.32/2,690.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,262.85

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