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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,294.66, 3,439.83 and 833.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,294.66, 3,439.83 and 833.06 is: 1,248.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,294.66 : 3,439.83 = 833.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,294.66/3,439.83 = 833.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,294.66x = 3,439.83 × 833.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,294.66x = 2,865,584.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,865,584.78/2,294.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248.81

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