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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,295.38, 3,441.02 and 833.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,295.38, 3,441.02 and 833.52 is: 1,249.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,295.38 : 3,441.02 = 833.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,295.38/3,441.02 = 833.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,295.38x = 3,441.02 × 833.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,295.38x = 2,868,158.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,868,158.99/2,295.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249.54

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