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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,690.76, 4,034.68 and 841.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,690.76, 4,034.68 and 841.37 is: 1,261.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,690.76 : 4,034.68 = 841.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,690.76/4,034.68 = 841.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,690.76x = 4,034.68 × 841.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,690.76x = 3,394,658.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,394,658.71/2,690.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,261.60

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