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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,293.92, 3,440.61 and 832.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,293.92, 3,440.61 and 832.95 is: 1,249.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,293.92 : 3,440.61 = 832.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,293.92/3,440.61 = 832.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,293.92x = 3,440.61 × 832.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,293.92x = 2,865,856.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,865,856.10/2,293.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249.33

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