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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,239.42, 3,359.21 and 834.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,239.42, 3,359.21 and 834.21 is: 1,251.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,239.42 : 3,359.21 = 834.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,239.42/3,359.21 = 834.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,239.42x = 3,359.21 × 834.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,239.42x = 2,802,286.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,802,286.57/2,239.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,251.34

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