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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,291.11, 3,437.74 and 829.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,291.11, 3,437.74 and 829.87 is: 1,245.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,291.11 : 3,437.74 = 829.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,291.11/3,437.74 = 829.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,291.11x = 3,437.74 × 829.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,291.11x = 2,852,877.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,852,877.29/2,291.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.19

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