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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,691.75, 4,035.45 and 841.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,691.75, 4,035.45 and 841.92 is: 1,262.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,691.75 : 4,035.45 = 841.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,691.75/4,035.45 = 841.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,691.75x = 4,035.45 × 841.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,691.75x = 3,397,505.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,397,505.89/2,691.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,262.19

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