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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,691.10, 4,036.68 and 842.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,691.10, 4,036.68 and 842.08 is: 1,263.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,691.10 : 4,036.68 = 842.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,691.10/4,036.68 = 842.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,691.10x = 4,036.68 × 842.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,691.10x = 3,399,207.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,399,207.49/2,691.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,263.13

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