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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,294.48, 3,443.08 and 833.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,294.48, 3,443.08 and 833.74 is: 1,251.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,294.48 : 3,443.08 = 833.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,294.48/3,443.08 = 833.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,294.48x = 3,443.08 × 833.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,294.48x = 2,870,633.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,870,633.52/2,294.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,251.10

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