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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,295.20, 3,441.52 and 834.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,295.20, 3,441.52 and 834.40 is: 1,251.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,295.20 : 3,441.52 = 834.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,295.20/3,441.52 = 834.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,295.20x = 3,441.52 × 834.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,295.20x = 2,871,604.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,871,604.29/2,295.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,251.13

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