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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,697.08, 4,045.62 and 848.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,697.08, 4,045.62 and 848.36 is: 1,272.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,697.08 : 4,045.62 = 848.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,697.08/4,045.62 = 848.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,697.08x = 4,045.62 × 848.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,697.08x = 3,432,142.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,432,142.18/2,697.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272.54

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