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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,293.08, 3,437.54 and 831.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,293.08, 3,437.54 and 831.90 is: 1,247.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,293.08 : 3,437.54 = 831.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,293.08/3,437.54 = 831.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,293.08x = 3,437.54 × 831.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,293.08x = 2,859,689.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,859,689.53/2,293.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,247.10

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