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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,296.53, 3,445.25 and 835.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,296.53, 3,445.25 and 835.48 is: 1,253.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,296.53 : 3,445.25 = 835.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,296.53/3,445.25 = 835.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,296.53x = 3,445.25 × 835.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,296.53x = 2,878,437.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,878,437.47/2,296.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,253.39

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