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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,293.82, 3,438.68 and 832.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,293.82, 3,438.68 and 832.64 is: 1,248.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,293.82 : 3,438.68 = 832.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,293.82/3,438.68 = 832.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,293.82x = 3,438.68 × 832.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,293.82x = 2,863,178.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,863,178.35/2,293.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248.21

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