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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,691.70, 4,038 and 842.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,691.70, 4,038 and 842.38 is: 1,263.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,691.70 : 4,038 = 842.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,691.70/4,038 = 842.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,691.70x = 4,038 × 842.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,691.70x = 3,401,530.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,401,530.44/2,691.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,263.71

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