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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,294.13, 3,439.14 and 832.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,294.13, 3,439.14 and 832.26 is: 1,247.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,294.13 : 3,439.14 = 832.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,294.13/3,439.14 = 832.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,294.13x = 3,439.14 × 832.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,294.13x = 2,862,258.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,862,258.66/2,294.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,247.64

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