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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,293.04, 3,439.55 and 832.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,293.04, 3,439.55 and 832.19 is: 1,248.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,293.04 : 3,439.55 = 832.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,293.04/3,439.55 = 832.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,293.04x = 3,439.55 × 832.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,293.04x = 2,862,344.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,862,344.00/2,293.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248.27

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