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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,296.20, 3,443.02 and 835.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,296.20, 3,443.02 and 835.40 is: 1,252.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,296.20 : 3,443.02 = 835.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,296.20/3,443.02 = 835.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,296.20x = 3,443.02 × 835.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,296.20x = 2,876,298.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,876,298.91/2,296.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,252.63

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