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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,295.17, 3,442.87 and 834.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,295.17, 3,442.87 and 834.27 is: 1,251.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,295.17 : 3,442.87 = 834.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,295.17/3,442.87 = 834.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,295.17x = 3,442.87 × 834.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,295.17x = 2,872,271.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,872,271.29/2,295.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,251.44

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