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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,698.74, 4,048.16 and 849.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,698.74, 4,048.16 and 849.91 is: 1,274.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,698.74 : 4,048.16 = 849.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,698.74/4,048.16 = 849.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,698.74x = 4,048.16 × 849.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,698.74x = 3,440,571.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,440,571.67/2,698.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,274.88

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