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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,394.46, 3,590.52 and 834.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,394.46, 3,590.52 and 834.55 is: 1,251.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,394.46 : 3,590.52 = 834.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,394.46/3,590.52 = 834.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,394.46x = 3,590.52 × 834.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,394.46x = 2,996,461.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,996,461.05/2,394.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,251.42

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