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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,292.84, 3,441.06 and 832.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,292.84, 3,441.06 and 832.95 is: 1,250.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,292.84 : 3,441.06 = 832.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,292.84/3,441.06 = 832.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,292.84x = 3,441.06 × 832.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,292.84x = 2,866,230.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,866,230.93/2,292.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.08

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