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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,290.17, 3,436.74 and 829.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,290.17, 3,436.74 and 829.20 is: 1,244.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,290.17 : 3,436.74 = 829.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,290.17/3,436.74 = 829.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,290.17x = 3,436.74 × 829.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,290.17x = 2,849,744.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,849,744.81/2,290.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,244.34

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