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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,693.53, 4,037.71 and 843.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,693.53, 4,037.71 and 843.35 is: 1,264.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,693.53 : 4,037.71 = 843.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,693.53/4,037.71 = 843.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,693.53x = 4,037.71 × 843.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,693.53x = 3,405,204.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,405,204.22/2,693.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,264.21

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