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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,693.78, 4,040.72 and 844.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,693.78, 4,040.72 and 844.85 is: 1,267.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,693.78 : 4,040.72 = 844.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,693.78/4,040.72 = 844.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,693.78x = 4,040.72 × 844.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,693.78x = 3,413,798.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,413,798.07/2,693.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,267.29

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