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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,394.12, 3,590.02 and 834.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,394.12, 3,590.02 and 834.08 is: 1,250.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,394.12 : 3,590.02 = 834.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,394.12/3,590.02 = 834.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,394.12x = 3,590.02 × 834.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,394.12x = 2,994,370.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,994,370.77/2,394.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.72

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