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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,694.73, 4,042.56 and 845.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,694.73, 4,042.56 and 845.49 is: 1,268.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,694.73 : 4,042.56 = 845.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,694.73/4,042.56 = 845.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,694.73x = 4,042.56 × 845.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,694.73x = 3,417,944.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,417,944.05/2,694.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,268.38

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