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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,694.50, 4,040.31 and 845.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,694.50, 4,040.31 and 845.11 is: 1,267.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,694.50 : 4,040.31 = 845.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,694.50/4,040.31 = 845.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,694.50x = 4,040.31 × 845.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,694.50x = 3,414,486.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,414,486.18/2,694.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,267.21

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