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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,909.31, 4,363.98 and 829.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,909.31, 4,363.98 and 829.35 is: 1,244.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,909.31 : 4,363.98 = 829.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,909.31/4,363.98 = 829.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,909.31x = 4,363.98 × 829.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,909.31x = 3,619,266.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,619,266.81/2,909.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,244.03

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