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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,293.32, 3,440.40 and 833.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,293.32, 3,440.40 and 833.52 is: 1,250.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,293.32 : 3,440.40 = 833.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,293.32/3,440.40 = 833.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,293.32x = 3,440.40 × 833.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,293.32x = 2,867,642.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,867,642.21/2,293.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.43

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