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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,886.50, 4,329.78 and 834.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,886.50, 4,329.78 and 834.50 is: 1,251.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,886.50 : 4,329.78 = 834.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,886.50/4,329.78 = 834.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,886.50x = 4,329.78 × 834.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,886.50x = 3,613,201.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,613,201.41/2,886.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,251.76

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