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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,296.22, 3,444.32 and 835.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,296.22, 3,444.32 and 835.34 is: 1,253.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,296.22 : 3,444.32 = 835.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,296.22/3,444.32 = 835.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,296.22x = 3,444.32 × 835.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,296.22x = 2,877,178.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,877,178.27/2,296.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,253.01

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