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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,294.54, 3,442.32 and 833.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,294.54, 3,442.32 and 833.69 is: 1,250.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,294.54 : 3,442.32 = 833.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,294.54/3,442.32 = 833.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,294.54x = 3,442.32 × 833.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,294.54x = 2,869,836.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,869,836.37/2,294.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.73

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