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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,295.57, 3,441.30 and 834.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,295.57, 3,441.30 and 834.39 is: 1,250.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,295.57 : 3,441.30 = 834.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,295.57/3,441.30 = 834.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,295.57x = 3,441.30 × 834.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,295.57x = 2,871,386.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,871,386.31/2,295.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.84

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