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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,691.84, 4,037.76 and 843.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,691.84, 4,037.76 and 843.42 is: 1,265.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,691.84 : 4,037.76 = 843.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,691.84/4,037.76 = 843.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,691.84x = 4,037.76 × 843.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,691.84x = 3,405,527.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,405,527.54/2,691.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,265.13

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