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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,293.32, 3,437.76 and 831.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,293.32, 3,437.76 and 831.48 is: 1,246.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,293.32 : 3,437.76 = 831.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,293.32/3,437.76 = 831.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,293.32x = 3,437.76 × 831.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,293.32x = 2,858,428.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,858,428.68/2,293.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,246.42

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