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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,294.05, 3,441.59 and 833.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,294.05, 3,441.59 and 833.21 is: 1,250.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,294.05 : 3,441.59 = 833.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,294.05/3,441.59 = 833.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,294.05x = 3,441.59 × 833.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,294.05x = 2,867,567.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,867,567.20/2,294.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.00

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