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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,296.09, 3,445.49 and 835.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,296.09, 3,445.49 and 835.05 is: 1,253.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,296.09 : 3,445.49 = 835.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,296.09/3,445.49 = 835.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,296.09x = 3,445.49 × 835.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,296.09x = 2,877,156.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,877,156.42/2,296.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,253.07

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