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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,293, 3,436.65 and 830.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,293, 3,436.65 and 830.55 is: 1,244.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,293 : 3,436.65 = 830.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,293/3,436.65 = 830.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,293x = 3,436.65 × 830.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,293x = 2,854,309.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,854,309.66/2,293
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,244.79

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