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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,293.44, 3,439.32 and 832.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,293.44, 3,439.32 and 832.24 is: 1,248.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,293.44 : 3,439.32 = 832.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,293.44/3,439.32 = 832.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,293.44x = 3,439.32 × 832.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,293.44x = 2,862,339.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,862,339.68/2,293.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248.06

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