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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,694.51, 4,041.78 and 845.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,694.51, 4,041.78 and 845.91 is: 1,268.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,694.51 : 4,041.78 = 845.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,694.51/4,041.78 = 845.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,694.51x = 4,041.78 × 845.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,694.51x = 3,418,982.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,418,982.12/2,694.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,268.87

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