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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,294.20, 3,440.58 and 832.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,294.20, 3,440.58 and 832.99 is: 1,249.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,294.20 : 3,440.58 = 832.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,294.20/3,440.58 = 832.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,294.20x = 3,440.58 × 832.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,294.20x = 2,865,968.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,865,968.73/2,294.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249.22

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