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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,769.84, 4,154.74 and 689.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,769.84, 4,154.74 and 689.83 is: 1,034.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,769.84 : 4,154.74 = 689.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,769.84/4,154.74 = 689.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,769.84x = 4,154.74 × 689.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,769.84x = 2,866,052.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,866,052.18/2,769.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,034.74

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