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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,296.59, 3,444.70 and 836.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,296.59, 3,444.70 and 836.07 is: 1,254.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,296.59 : 3,444.70 = 836.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,296.59/3,444.70 = 836.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,296.59x = 3,444.70 × 836.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,296.59x = 2,880,010.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,880,010.33/2,296.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254.04

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