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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,690.74, 4,034.76 and 841.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,690.74, 4,034.76 and 841.96 is: 1,262.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,690.74 : 4,034.76 = 841.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,690.74/4,034.76 = 841.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,690.74x = 4,034.76 × 841.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,690.74x = 3,397,106.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,397,106.53/2,690.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,262.52

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