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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,696.73, 4,045.10 and 848.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,696.73, 4,045.10 and 848.01 is: 1,272.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,696.73 : 4,045.10 = 848.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,696.73/4,045.10 = 848.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,696.73x = 4,045.10 × 848.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,696.73x = 3,430,265.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,430,265.84/2,696.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272.01

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