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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,293.48, 3,441.58 and 832.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,293.48, 3,441.58 and 832.74 is: 1,249.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,293.48 : 3,441.58 = 832.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,293.48/3,441.58 = 832.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,293.48x = 3,441.58 × 832.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,293.48x = 2,865,941.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,865,941.33/2,293.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249.60

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