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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,293.49, 3,440.53 and 832.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,293.49, 3,440.53 and 832.45 is: 1,248.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,293.49 : 3,440.53 = 832.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,293.49/3,440.53 = 832.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,293.49x = 3,440.53 × 832.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,293.49x = 2,864,052.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,864,052.00/2,293.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248.78

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