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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,294.52, 3,439.71 and 832.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,294.52, 3,439.71 and 832.65 is: 1,248.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,294.52 : 3,439.71 = 832.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,294.52/3,439.71 = 832.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,294.52x = 3,439.71 × 832.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,294.52x = 2,864,061.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,864,061.63/2,294.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248.22

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