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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,690.73, 4,036.56 and 841.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,690.73, 4,036.56 and 841.49 is: 1,262.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,690.73 : 4,036.56 = 841.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,690.73/4,036.56 = 841.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,690.73x = 4,036.56 × 841.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,690.73x = 3,396,700.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,396,700.48/2,690.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,262.37

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