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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,290.67, 3,437.49 and 829.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,290.67, 3,437.49 and 829.70 is: 1,245.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,290.67 : 3,437.49 = 829.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,290.67/3,437.49 = 829.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,290.67x = 3,437.49 × 829.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,290.67x = 2,852,085.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,852,085.45/2,290.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.09

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