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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,294.78, 3,443.99 and 834.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,294.78, 3,443.99 and 834.35 is: 1,252.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,294.78 : 3,443.99 = 834.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,294.78/3,443.99 = 834.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,294.78x = 3,443.99 × 834.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,294.78x = 2,873,493.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,873,493.06/2,294.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,252.19

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