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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,914.03, 4,370.70 and 834.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,914.03, 4,370.70 and 834.35 is: 1,251.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,914.03 : 4,370.70 = 834.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,914.03/4,370.70 = 834.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,914.03x = 4,370.70 × 834.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,914.03x = 3,646,693.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,646,693.55/2,914.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,251.43

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