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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,293.30, 3,440.29 and 832.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,293.30, 3,440.29 and 832.11 is: 1,248.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,293.30 : 3,440.29 = 832.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,293.30/3,440.29 = 832.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,293.30x = 3,440.29 × 832.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,293.30x = 2,862,699.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,862,699.71/2,293.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248.29

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