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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,693.40, 4,040.16 and 844.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,693.40, 4,040.16 and 844.48 is: 1,266.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,693.40 : 4,040.16 = 844.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,693.40/4,040.16 = 844.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,693.40x = 4,040.16 × 844.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,693.40x = 3,411,809.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,411,809.89/2,693.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,266.73

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