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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,373.12, 3,559.44 and 834

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,373.12, 3,559.44 and 834 is: 1,250.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,373.12 : 3,559.44 = 834 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,373.12/3,559.44 = 834/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,373.12x = 3,559.44 × 834
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,373.12x = 2,968,572.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,968,572.96/2,373.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.92

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