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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,695.52, 4,043.76 and 846.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,695.52, 4,043.76 and 846.16 is: 1,269.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,695.52 : 4,043.76 = 846.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,695.52/4,043.76 = 846.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,695.52x = 4,043.76 × 846.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,695.52x = 3,421,667.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,421,667.96/2,695.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,269.39

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