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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,294.72, 3,441.20 and 833.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,294.72, 3,441.20 and 833.44 is: 1,249.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,294.72 : 3,441.20 = 833.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,294.72/3,441.20 = 833.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,294.72x = 3,441.20 × 833.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,294.72x = 2,868,033.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,868,033.73/2,294.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249.84

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