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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,395.40, 3,592.98 and 834.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,395.40, 3,592.98 and 834.92 is: 1,252.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,395.40 : 3,592.98 = 834.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,395.40/3,592.98 = 834.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,395.40x = 3,592.98 × 834.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,395.40x = 2,999,850.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,999,850.86/2,395.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,252.34

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