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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,698.91, 4,048.08 and 849.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,698.91, 4,048.08 and 849.97 is: 1,274.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,698.91 : 4,048.08 = 849.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,698.91/4,048.08 = 849.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,698.91x = 4,048.08 × 849.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,698.91x = 3,440,746.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,440,746.56/2,698.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,274.87

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