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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,290.48, 3,435.71 and 829.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,290.48, 3,435.71 and 829.63 is: 1,244.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,290.48 : 3,435.71 = 829.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,290.48/3,435.71 = 829.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,290.48x = 3,435.71 × 829.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,290.48x = 2,850,363.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,850,363.94/2,290.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,244.44

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