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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,690.82, 4,036.58 and 841.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,690.82, 4,036.58 and 841.44 is: 1,262.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,690.82 : 4,036.58 = 841.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,690.82/4,036.58 = 841.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,690.82x = 4,036.58 × 841.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,690.82x = 3,396,535.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,396,535.67/2,690.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,262.27

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