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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,290.30, 3,434.10 and 828.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,290.30, 3,434.10 and 828.79 is: 1,242.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,290.30 : 3,434.10 = 828.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,290.30/3,434.10 = 828.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,290.30x = 3,434.10 × 828.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,290.30x = 2,846,147.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,846,147.74/2,290.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,242.70

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