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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,693.73, 4,041.06 and 844.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,693.73, 4,041.06 and 844.49 is: 1,266.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,693.73 : 4,041.06 = 844.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,693.73/4,041.06 = 844.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,693.73x = 4,041.06 × 844.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,693.73x = 3,412,634.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,412,634.76/2,693.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,266.88

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