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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,295.22, 3,442.84 and 833.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,295.22, 3,442.84 and 833.80 is: 1,250.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,295.22 : 3,442.84 = 833.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,295.22/3,442.84 = 833.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,295.22x = 3,442.84 × 833.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,295.22x = 2,870,639.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,870,639.99/2,295.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.70

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