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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,314.24, 3,471.70 and 833.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,314.24, 3,471.70 and 833.34 is: 1,250.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,314.24 : 3,471.70 = 833.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,314.24/3,471.70 = 833.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,314.24x = 3,471.70 × 833.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,314.24x = 2,893,106.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,893,106.48/2,314.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.13

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