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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,296.08, 3,444.48 and 835.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,296.08, 3,444.48 and 835.20 is: 1,252.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,296.08 : 3,444.48 = 835.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,296.08/3,444.48 = 835.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,296.08x = 3,444.48 × 835.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,296.08x = 2,876,829.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,876,829.70/2,296.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,252.93

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