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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,203.32, 3,304.66 and 835

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,203.32, 3,304.66 and 835 is: 1,252.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,203.32 : 3,304.66 = 835 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,203.32/3,304.66 = 835/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,203.32x = 3,304.66 × 835
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,203.32x = 2,759,391.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,759,391.10/2,203.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,252.38

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