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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,296.02, 3,441.96 and 834.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,296.02, 3,441.96 and 834.15 is: 1,250.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,296.02 : 3,441.96 = 834.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,296.02/3,441.96 = 834.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,296.02x = 3,441.96 × 834.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,296.02x = 2,871,110.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,871,110.93/2,296.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.47

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