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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,695.51, 4,043.28 and 846.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,695.51, 4,043.28 and 846.91 is: 1,270.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,695.51 : 4,043.28 = 846.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,695.51/4,043.28 = 846.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,695.51x = 4,043.28 × 846.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,695.51x = 3,424,294.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,424,294.26/2,695.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,270.37

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