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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,290.80, 3,435.99 and 829.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,290.80, 3,435.99 and 829.96 is: 1,244.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,290.80 : 3,435.99 = 829.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,290.80/3,435.99 = 829.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,290.80x = 3,435.99 × 829.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,290.80x = 2,851,734.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,851,734.26/2,290.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,244.86

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