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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,293.84, 3,440.76 and 833.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,293.84, 3,440.76 and 833.01 is: 1,249.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,293.84 : 3,440.76 = 833.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,293.84/3,440.76 = 833.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,293.84x = 3,440.76 × 833.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,293.84x = 2,866,187.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,866,187.49/2,293.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249.52

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