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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,696.51, 4,045.33 and 847.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,696.51, 4,045.33 and 847.81 is: 1,271.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,696.51 : 4,045.33 = 847.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,696.51/4,045.33 = 847.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,696.51x = 4,045.33 × 847.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,696.51x = 3,429,646.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,429,646.76/2,696.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,271.89

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