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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,292.89, 3,439.84 and 832.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,292.89, 3,439.84 and 832.01 is: 1,248.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,292.89 : 3,439.84 = 832.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,292.89/3,439.84 = 832.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,292.89x = 3,439.84 × 832.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,292.89x = 2,861,962.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,861,962.00/2,292.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248.19

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