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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,693.67, 4,039.91 and 844.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,693.67, 4,039.91 and 844.53 is: 1,266.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,693.67 : 4,039.91 = 844.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,693.67/4,039.91 = 844.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,693.67x = 4,039.91 × 844.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,693.67x = 3,411,820.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,411,820.97/2,693.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,266.61

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