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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,293.86, 3,440.55 and 832.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,293.86, 3,440.55 and 832.62 is: 1,248.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,293.86 : 3,440.55 = 832.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,293.86/3,440.55 = 832.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,293.86x = 3,440.55 × 832.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,293.86x = 2,864,670.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,864,670.74/2,293.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248.84

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