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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,394.60, 3,591.24 and 834.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,394.60, 3,591.24 and 834.24 is: 1,251.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,394.60 : 3,591.24 = 834.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,394.60/3,591.24 = 834.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,394.60x = 3,591.24 × 834.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,394.60x = 2,995,956.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,995,956.06/2,394.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,251.13

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