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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,293.98, 3,439.61 and 832.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,293.98, 3,439.61 and 832.65 is: 1,248.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,293.98 : 3,439.61 = 832.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,293.98/3,439.61 = 832.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,293.98x = 3,439.61 × 832.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,293.98x = 2,863,987.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,863,987.10/2,293.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248.48

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