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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,691.55, 4,037.33 and 842.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,691.55, 4,037.33 and 842.67 is: 1,264.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,691.55 : 4,037.33 = 842.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,691.55/4,037.33 = 842.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,691.55x = 4,037.33 × 842.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,691.55x = 3,402,136.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,402,136.87/2,691.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,264.01

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