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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,294.43, 3,442.17 and 833.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,294.43, 3,442.17 and 833.58 is: 1,250.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,294.43 : 3,442.17 = 833.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,294.43/3,442.17 = 833.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,294.43x = 3,442.17 × 833.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,294.43x = 2,869,324.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,869,324.07/2,294.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.56

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