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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,293.53, 3,440.60 and 833.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,293.53, 3,440.60 and 833.37 is: 1,250.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,293.53 : 3,440.60 = 833.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,293.53/3,440.60 = 833.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,293.53x = 3,440.60 × 833.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,293.53x = 2,867,288.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,867,288.66/2,293.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.16

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