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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,296.11, 3,445.53 and 835.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,296.11, 3,445.53 and 835.38 is: 1,253.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,296.11 : 3,445.53 = 835.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,296.11/3,445.53 = 835.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,296.11x = 3,445.53 × 835.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,296.11x = 2,878,326.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,878,326.85/2,296.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,253.57

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