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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,695.68, 4,043.44 and 846.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,695.68, 4,043.44 and 846.80 is: 1,270.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,695.68 : 4,043.44 = 846.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,695.68/4,043.44 = 846.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,695.68x = 4,043.44 × 846.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,695.68x = 3,423,984.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,423,984.99/2,695.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,270.17

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