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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,394.89, 3,591.20 and 834.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,394.89, 3,591.20 and 834.35 is: 1,251.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,394.89 : 3,591.20 = 834.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,394.89/3,591.20 = 834.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,394.89x = 3,591.20 × 834.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,394.89x = 2,996,317.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,996,317.72/2,394.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,251.13

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