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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,315.56, 3,472.87 and 834.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,315.56, 3,472.87 and 834.48 is: 1,251.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,315.56 : 3,472.87 = 834.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,315.56/3,472.87 = 834.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,315.56x = 3,472.87 × 834.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,315.56x = 2,898,040.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,898,040.56/2,315.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,251.55

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