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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,691.90, 4,037.86 and 843.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,691.90, 4,037.86 and 843.19 is: 1,264.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,691.90 : 4,037.86 = 843.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,691.90/4,037.86 = 843.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,691.90x = 4,037.86 × 843.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,691.90x = 3,404,670.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,404,670.97/2,691.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,264.78

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