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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,695.03, 4,041.21 and 846.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,695.03, 4,041.21 and 846.34 is: 1,269.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,695.03 : 4,041.21 = 846.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,695.03/4,041.21 = 846.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,695.03x = 4,041.21 × 846.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,695.03x = 3,420,237.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,420,237.67/2,695.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,269.09

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