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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,294.64, 3,441.96 and 833.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,294.64, 3,441.96 and 833.46 is: 1,250.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,294.64 : 3,441.96 = 833.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,294.64/3,441.96 = 833.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,294.64x = 3,441.96 × 833.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,294.64x = 2,868,735.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,868,735.98/2,294.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.19

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