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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,930.31, 2,895.12 and 834.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,930.31, 2,895.12 and 834.38 is: 1,251.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,930.31 : 2,895.12 = 834.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,930.31/2,895.12 = 834.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,930.31x = 2,895.12 × 834.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,930.31x = 2,415,615.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,415,615.75/1,930.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,251.42

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