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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,698.34, 4,046.29 and 849.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,698.34, 4,046.29 and 849.11 is: 1,273.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,698.34 : 4,046.29 = 849.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,698.34/4,046.29 = 849.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,698.34x = 4,046.29 × 849.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,698.34x = 3,435,722.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,435,722.95/2,698.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,273.28

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