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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,914.38, 4,370.90 and 834.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,914.38, 4,370.90 and 834.03 is: 1,250.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,914.38 : 4,370.90 = 834.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,914.38/4,370.90 = 834.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,914.38x = 4,370.90 × 834.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,914.38x = 3,645,457.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,645,457.56/2,914.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.85

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