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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,294.77, 3,442.16 and 833.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,294.77, 3,442.16 and 833.92 is: 1,250.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,294.77 : 3,442.16 = 833.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,294.77/3,442.16 = 833.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,294.77x = 3,442.16 × 833.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,294.77x = 2,870,486.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,870,486.07/2,294.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.88

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