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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,294.60, 3,440.07 and 832.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,294.60, 3,440.07 and 832.95 is: 1,248.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,294.60 : 3,440.07 = 832.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,294.60/3,440.07 = 832.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,294.60x = 3,440.07 × 832.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,294.60x = 2,865,406.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,865,406.31/2,294.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248.76

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