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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,834.70, 4,250.34 and 1,190.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,834.70, 4,250.34 and 1,190.40 is: 1,784.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,834.70 : 4,250.34 = 1,190.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,834.70/4,250.34 = 1,190.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,834.70x = 4,250.34 × 1,190.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,834.70x = 5,059,604.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,059,604.74/2,834.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,784.88

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