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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,693.48, 4,039.26 and 844.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,693.48, 4,039.26 and 844.04 is: 1,265.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,693.48 : 4,039.26 = 844.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,693.48/4,039.26 = 844.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,693.48x = 4,039.26 × 844.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,693.48x = 3,409,297.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,409,297.01/2,693.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,265.76

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