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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,693.63, 4,040.44 and 844.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,693.63, 4,040.44 and 844.89 is: 1,267.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,693.63 : 4,040.44 = 844.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,693.63/4,040.44 = 844.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,693.63x = 4,040.44 × 844.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,693.63x = 3,413,727.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,413,727.35/2,693.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,267.34

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