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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,694.46, 4,041.50 and 845.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,694.46, 4,041.50 and 845.72 is: 1,268.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,694.46 : 4,041.50 = 845.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,694.46/4,041.50 = 845.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,694.46x = 4,041.50 × 845.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,694.46x = 3,417,977.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,417,977.38/2,694.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,268.52

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