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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,695.26, 4,043.06 and 846.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,695.26, 4,043.06 and 846.45 is: 1,269.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,695.26 : 4,043.06 = 846.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,695.26/4,043.06 = 846.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,695.26x = 4,043.06 × 846.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,695.26x = 3,422,251.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,422,251.84/2,695.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,269.73

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