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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,295.84, 3,441.66 and 834.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,295.84, 3,441.66 and 834.67 is: 1,251.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,295.84 : 3,441.66 = 834.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,295.84/3,441.66 = 834.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,295.84x = 3,441.66 × 834.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,295.84x = 2,872,650.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,872,650.35/2,295.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,251.24

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