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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,294.84, 3,442.26 and 833.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,294.84, 3,442.26 and 833.52 is: 1,250.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,294.84 : 3,442.26 = 833.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,294.84/3,442.26 = 833.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,294.84x = 3,442.26 × 833.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,294.84x = 2,869,192.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,869,192.56/2,294.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.28

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