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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,293.89, 3,441.34 and 833.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,293.89, 3,441.34 and 833.01 is: 1,249.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,293.89 : 3,441.34 = 833.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,293.89/3,441.34 = 833.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,293.89x = 3,441.34 × 833.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,293.89x = 2,866,670.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,866,670.63/2,293.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249.70

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