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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,293.73, 3,441.96 and 833.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,293.73, 3,441.96 and 833.00 is: 1,249.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,293.73 : 3,441.96 = 833.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,293.73/3,441.96 = 833.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,293.73x = 3,441.96 × 833.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,293.73x = 2,867,135.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,867,135.47/2,293.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249.99

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