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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,296.49, 3,445.04 and 836.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,296.49, 3,445.04 and 836.06 is: 1,254.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,296.49 : 3,445.04 = 836.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,296.49/3,445.04 = 836.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,296.49x = 3,445.04 × 836.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,296.49x = 2,880,260.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,880,260.14/2,296.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254.20

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