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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,294.07, 3,439.05 and 832.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,294.07, 3,439.05 and 832.89 is: 1,248.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,294.07 : 3,439.05 = 832.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,294.07/3,439.05 = 832.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,294.07x = 3,439.05 × 832.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,294.07x = 2,864,350.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,864,350.35/2,294.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248.59

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