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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,296.72, 3,445.08 and 835.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,296.72, 3,445.08 and 835.88 is: 1,253.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,296.72 : 3,445.08 = 835.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,296.72/3,445.08 = 835.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,296.72x = 3,445.08 × 835.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,296.72x = 2,879,669.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,879,669.29/2,296.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,253.82

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