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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,914.54, 4,370.52 and 834.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,914.54, 4,370.52 and 834.07 is: 1,250.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,914.54 : 4,370.52 = 834.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,914.54/4,370.52 = 834.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,914.54x = 4,370.52 × 834.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,914.54x = 3,645,303.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,645,303.03/2,914.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.73

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