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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,914.18, 4,370.96 and 834.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,914.18, 4,370.96 and 834.05 is: 1,250.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,914.18 : 4,370.96 = 834.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,914.18/4,370.96 = 834.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,914.18x = 4,370.96 × 834.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,914.18x = 3,645,587.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,645,587.61/2,914.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.98

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