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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,296.05, 3,444.06 and 835.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,296.05, 3,444.06 and 835.20 is: 1,252.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,296.05 : 3,444.06 = 835.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,296.05/3,444.06 = 835.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,296.05x = 3,444.06 × 835.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,296.05x = 2,876,478.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,876,478.91/2,296.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,252.79

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