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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,295.58, 3,441.28 and 834.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,295.58, 3,441.28 and 834.42 is: 1,250.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,295.58 : 3,441.28 = 834.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,295.58/3,441.28 = 834.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,295.58x = 3,441.28 × 834.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,295.58x = 2,871,472.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,871,472.86/2,295.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.87

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