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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,291.44, 3,435.09 and 829.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,291.44, 3,435.09 and 829.56 is: 1,243.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,291.44 : 3,435.09 = 829.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,291.44/3,435.09 = 829.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,291.44x = 3,435.09 × 829.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,291.44x = 2,849,613.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,849,613.26/2,291.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,243.59

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