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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,694.09, 4,041.53 and 844.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,694.09, 4,041.53 and 844.86 is: 1,267.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,694.09 : 4,041.53 = 844.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,694.09/4,041.53 = 844.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,694.09x = 4,041.53 × 844.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,694.09x = 3,414,522.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,414,522.81/2,694.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,267.41

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