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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,203.34, 3,304.04 and 834.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,203.34, 3,304.04 and 834.38 is: 1,251.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,203.34 : 3,304.04 = 834.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,203.34/3,304.04 = 834.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,203.34x = 3,304.04 × 834.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,203.34x = 2,756,808.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,756,808.38/2,203.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,251.20

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