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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,296.26, 3,444.39 and 835.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,296.26, 3,444.39 and 835.02 is: 1,252.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,296.26 : 3,444.39 = 835.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,296.26/3,444.39 = 835.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,296.26x = 3,444.39 × 835.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,296.26x = 2,876,134.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,876,134.54/2,296.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,252.53

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