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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,291.13, 3,434.64 and 829.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,291.13, 3,434.64 and 829.26 is: 1,243.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,291.13 : 3,434.64 = 829.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,291.13/3,434.64 = 829.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,291.13x = 3,434.64 × 829.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,291.13x = 2,848,209.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,848,209.57/2,291.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,243.15

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