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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,694.08, 4,041.16 and 845.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,694.08, 4,041.16 and 845.12 is: 1,267.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,694.08 : 4,041.16 = 845.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,694.08/4,041.16 = 845.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,694.08x = 4,041.16 × 845.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,694.08x = 3,415,265.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,415,265.14/2,694.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,267.69

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