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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,694.96, 4,043.52 and 846.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,694.96, 4,043.52 and 846.36 is: 1,269.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,694.96 : 4,043.52 = 846.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,694.96/4,043.52 = 846.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,694.96x = 4,043.52 × 846.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,694.96x = 3,422,273.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,422,273.59/2,694.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,269.88

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