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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,295.07, 3,442.59 and 834.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,295.07, 3,442.59 and 834.22 is: 1,251.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,295.07 : 3,442.59 = 834.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,295.07/3,442.59 = 834.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,295.07x = 3,442.59 × 834.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,295.07x = 2,871,877.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,871,877.43/2,295.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,251.32

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