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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,315.05, 3,473.24 and 834.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,315.05, 3,473.24 and 834.24 is: 1,251.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,315.05 : 3,473.24 = 834.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,315.05/3,473.24 = 834.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,315.05x = 3,473.24 × 834.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,315.05x = 2,897,515.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,897,515.74/2,315.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,251.60

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