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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,293.54, 3,440.29 and 832.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,293.54, 3,440.29 and 832.69 is: 1,249.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,293.54 : 3,440.29 = 832.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,293.54/3,440.29 = 832.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,293.54x = 3,440.29 × 832.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,293.54x = 2,864,695.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,864,695.08/2,293.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249.03

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