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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,293.24, 3,437.02 and 830.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,293.24, 3,437.02 and 830.79 is: 1,245.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,293.24 : 3,437.02 = 830.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,293.24/3,437.02 = 830.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,293.24x = 3,437.02 × 830.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,293.24x = 2,855,441.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,855,441.85/2,293.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.16

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