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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,293.78, 3,440.67 and 832.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,293.78, 3,440.67 and 832.93 is: 1,249.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,293.78 : 3,440.67 = 832.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,293.78/3,440.67 = 832.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,293.78x = 3,440.67 × 832.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,293.78x = 2,865,837.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,865,837.26/2,293.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249.40

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