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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,295, 3,442.23 and 833.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,295, 3,442.23 and 833.22 is: 1,249.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,295 : 3,442.23 = 833.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,295/3,442.23 = 833.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,295x = 3,442.23 × 833.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,295x = 2,868,134.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,868,134.88/2,295
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249.73

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