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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,293.22, 3,439.82 and 832.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,293.22, 3,439.82 and 832.34 is: 1,248.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,293.22 : 3,439.82 = 832.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,293.22/3,439.82 = 832.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,293.22x = 3,439.82 × 832.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,293.22x = 2,863,099.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,863,099.78/2,293.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248.51

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