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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,694.80, 4,042.69 and 845.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,694.80, 4,042.69 and 845.48 is: 1,268.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,694.80 : 4,042.69 = 845.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,694.80/4,042.69 = 845.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,694.80x = 4,042.69 × 845.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,694.80x = 3,418,021.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,418,021.53/2,694.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,268.38

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