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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,297.16, 3,442.68 and 834.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,297.16, 3,442.68 and 834.93 is: 1,251.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,297.16 : 3,442.68 = 834.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,297.16/3,442.68 = 834.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,297.16x = 3,442.68 × 834.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,297.16x = 2,874,396.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,874,396.81/2,297.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,251.28

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