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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,691.47, 4,038 and 842.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,691.47, 4,038 and 842.78 is: 1,264.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,691.47 : 4,038 = 842.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,691.47/4,038 = 842.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,691.47x = 4,038 × 842.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,691.47x = 3,403,125.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,403,125.45/2,691.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,264.41

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