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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,296.04, 3,442.98 and 834.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,296.04, 3,442.98 and 834.18 is: 1,250.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,296.04 : 3,442.98 = 834.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,296.04/3,442.98 = 834.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,296.04x = 3,442.98 × 834.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,296.04x = 2,872,065.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,872,065.06/2,296.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.88

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