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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,394.76, 3,592.29 and 834.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,394.76, 3,592.29 and 834.70 is: 1,252.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,394.76 : 3,592.29 = 834.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,394.76/3,592.29 = 834.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,394.76x = 3,592.29 × 834.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,394.76x = 2,998,484.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,998,484.46/2,394.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,252.10

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