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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,293.98, 3,442.34 and 833.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,293.98, 3,442.34 and 833.25 is: 1,250.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,293.98 : 3,442.34 = 833.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,293.98/3,442.34 = 833.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,293.98x = 3,442.34 × 833.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,293.98x = 2,868,308.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,868,308.43/2,293.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.37

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