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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,693.57, 4,039.77 and 844.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,693.57, 4,039.77 and 844.44 is: 1,266.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,693.57 : 4,039.77 = 844.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,693.57/4,039.77 = 844.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,693.57x = 4,039.77 × 844.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,693.57x = 3,411,349.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,411,349.37/2,693.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,266.48

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