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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,296.39, 3,445.50 and 835.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,296.39, 3,445.50 and 835.66 is: 1,253.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,296.39 : 3,445.50 = 835.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,296.39/3,445.50 = 835.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,296.39x = 3,445.50 × 835.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,296.39x = 2,879,266.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,879,266.53/2,296.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,253.82

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