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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,296.40, 3,445.95 and 835.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,296.40, 3,445.95 and 835.35 is: 1,253.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,296.40 : 3,445.95 = 835.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,296.40/3,445.95 = 835.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,296.40x = 3,445.95 × 835.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,296.40x = 2,878,574.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,878,574.33/2,296.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,253.52

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