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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,294.34, 3,441.33 and 833.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,294.34, 3,441.33 and 833.82 is: 1,250.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,294.34 : 3,441.33 = 833.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,294.34/3,441.33 = 833.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,294.34x = 3,441.33 × 833.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,294.34x = 2,869,449.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,869,449.78/2,294.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.66

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