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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,294.17, 3,442.61 and 833.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,294.17, 3,442.61 and 833.43 is: 1,250.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,294.17 : 3,442.61 = 833.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,294.17/3,442.61 = 833.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,294.17x = 3,442.61 × 833.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,294.17x = 2,869,189.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,869,189.45/2,294.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.65

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