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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,914.71, 4,372.04 and 834.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,914.71, 4,372.04 and 834.76 is: 1,252.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,914.71 : 4,372.04 = 834.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,914.71/4,372.04 = 834.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,914.71x = 4,372.04 × 834.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,914.71x = 3,649,599.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,649,599.94/2,914.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,252.13

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