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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,293.52, 3,438.75 and 832.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,293.52, 3,438.75 and 832.48 is: 1,248.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,293.52 : 3,438.75 = 832.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,293.52/3,438.75 = 832.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,293.52x = 3,438.75 × 832.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,293.52x = 2,862,690.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,862,690.60/2,293.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248.16

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