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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,694.96, 4,040.82 and 1,232.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,694.96, 4,040.82 and 1,232.76 is: 1,848.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,694.96 : 4,040.82 = 1,232.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,694.96/4,040.82 = 1,232.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,694.96x = 4,040.82 × 1,232.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,694.96x = 4,981,361.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,981,361.26/2,694.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,848.40

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