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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,692.63, 4,039.76 and 844.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,692.63, 4,039.76 and 844.01 is: 1,266.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,692.63 : 4,039.76 = 844.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,692.63/4,039.76 = 844.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,692.63x = 4,039.76 × 844.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,692.63x = 3,409,597.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,409,597.84/2,692.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,266.27

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