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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,295.09, 3,443.99 and 834.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,295.09, 3,443.99 and 834.05 is: 1,251.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,295.09 : 3,443.99 = 834.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,295.09/3,443.99 = 834.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,295.09x = 3,443.99 × 834.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,295.09x = 2,872,464.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,872,464.30/2,295.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,251.57

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