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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,296.48, 3,446.08 and 835.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,296.48, 3,446.08 and 835.74 is: 1,254.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,296.48 : 3,446.08 = 835.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,296.48/3,446.08 = 835.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,296.48x = 3,446.08 × 835.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,296.48x = 2,880,026.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,880,026.90/2,296.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254.10

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