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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,698.48, 4,045.96 and 849.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,698.48, 4,045.96 and 849.04 is: 1,273.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,698.48 : 4,045.96 = 849.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,698.48/4,045.96 = 849.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,698.48x = 4,045.96 × 849.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,698.48x = 3,435,181.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,435,181.88/2,698.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,273.01

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