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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,697.26, 4,046.18 and 848.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,697.26, 4,046.18 and 848.64 is: 1,273.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,697.26 : 4,046.18 = 848.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,697.26/4,046.18 = 848.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,697.26x = 4,046.18 × 848.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,697.26x = 3,433,750.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,433,750.20/2,697.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,273.05

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