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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,294.16, 3,439.08 and 832.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,294.16, 3,439.08 and 832.56 is: 1,248.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,294.16 : 3,439.08 = 832.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,294.16/3,439.08 = 832.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,294.16x = 3,439.08 × 832.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,294.16x = 2,863,240.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,863,240.44/2,294.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248.06

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