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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,295.38, 3,441.36 and 835.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,295.38, 3,441.36 and 835.76 is: 1,253.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,295.38 : 3,441.36 = 835.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,295.38/3,441.36 = 835.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,295.38x = 3,441.36 × 835.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,295.38x = 2,876,151.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,876,151.03/2,295.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,253.02

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