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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,296.52, 3,443.87 and 835.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,296.52, 3,443.87 and 835.33 is: 1,252.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,296.52 : 3,443.87 = 835.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,296.52/3,443.87 = 835.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,296.52x = 3,443.87 × 835.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,296.52x = 2,876,763.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,876,763.16/2,296.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,252.66

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