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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,296.22, 3,444.34 and 834.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,296.22, 3,444.34 and 834.80 is: 1,252.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,296.22 : 3,444.34 = 834.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,296.22/3,444.34 = 834.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,296.22x = 3,444.34 × 834.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,296.22x = 2,875,335.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,875,335.03/2,296.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,252.20

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