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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,909.40, 4,364.34 and 829.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,909.40, 4,364.34 and 829.40 is: 1,244.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,909.40 : 4,364.34 = 829.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,909.40/4,364.34 = 829.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,909.40x = 4,364.34 × 829.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,909.40x = 3,619,783.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,619,783.60/2,909.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,244.17

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