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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,690.97, 4,036.88 and 841.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,690.97, 4,036.88 and 841.71 is: 1,262.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,690.97 : 4,036.88 = 841.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,690.97/4,036.88 = 841.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,690.97x = 4,036.88 × 841.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,690.97x = 3,397,878.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,397,878.06/2,690.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,262.70

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