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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,294.68, 3,442.62 and 833.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,294.68, 3,442.62 and 833.68 is: 1,250.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,294.68 : 3,442.62 = 833.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,294.68/3,442.62 = 833.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,294.68x = 3,442.62 × 833.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,294.68x = 2,870,043.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,870,043.44/2,294.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.74

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