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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,296.74, 3,442.07 and 834.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,296.74, 3,442.07 and 834.49 is: 1,250.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,296.74 : 3,442.07 = 834.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,296.74/3,442.07 = 834.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,296.74x = 3,442.07 × 834.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,296.74x = 2,872,372.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,872,372.99/2,296.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.63

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