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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,293.92, 3,439.80 and 833.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,293.92, 3,439.80 and 833.22 is: 1,249.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,293.92 : 3,439.80 = 833.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,293.92/3,439.80 = 833.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,293.92x = 3,439.80 × 833.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,293.92x = 2,866,110.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,866,110.16/2,293.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249.44

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