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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,692.40, 4,039.12 and 844.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,692.40, 4,039.12 and 844.05 is: 1,266.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,692.40 : 4,039.12 = 844.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,692.40/4,039.12 = 844.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,692.40x = 4,039.12 × 844.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,692.40x = 3,409,196.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,409,196.61/2,692.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,266.23

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