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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,294.04, 3,440.17 and 812.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,294.04, 3,440.17 and 812.99 is: 1,219.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,294.04 : 3,440.17 = 812.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,294.04/3,440.17 = 812.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,294.04x = 3,440.17 × 812.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,294.04x = 2,796,823.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,796,823.81/2,294.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,219.17

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