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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,693.53, 4,040.34 and 844.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,693.53, 4,040.34 and 844.60 is: 1,266.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,693.53 : 4,040.34 = 844.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,693.53/4,040.34 = 844.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,693.53x = 4,040.34 × 844.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,693.53x = 3,412,471.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,412,471.16/2,693.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,266.92

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