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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,294.27, 3,439.87 and 833.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,294.27, 3,439.87 and 833.23 is: 1,249.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,294.27 : 3,439.87 = 833.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,294.27/3,439.87 = 833.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,294.27x = 3,439.87 × 833.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,294.27x = 2,866,202.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,866,202.88/2,294.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249.29

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