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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,293.79, 3,440.67 and 832.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,293.79, 3,440.67 and 832.94 is: 1,249.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,293.79 : 3,440.67 = 832.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,293.79/3,440.67 = 832.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,293.79x = 3,440.67 × 832.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,293.79x = 2,865,871.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,865,871.67/2,293.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249.40

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