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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,909.40, 4,363.44 and 829.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,909.40, 4,363.44 and 829.35 is: 1,243.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,909.40 : 4,363.44 = 829.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,909.40/4,363.44 = 829.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,909.40x = 4,363.44 × 829.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,909.40x = 3,618,818.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,618,818.96/2,909.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,243.84

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