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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,295.27, 3,441.37 and 834.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,295.27, 3,441.37 and 834.23 is: 1,250.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,295.27 : 3,441.37 = 834.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,295.27/3,441.37 = 834.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,295.27x = 3,441.37 × 834.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,295.27x = 2,870,894.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,870,894.10/2,295.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.79

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