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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,295.80, 3,444.60 and 835.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,295.80, 3,444.60 and 835.10 is: 1,252.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,295.80 : 3,444.60 = 835.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,295.80/3,444.60 = 835.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,295.80x = 3,444.60 × 835.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,295.80x = 2,876,585.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,876,585.46/2,295.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,252.98

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