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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,296.76, 3,446.82 and 836.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,296.76, 3,446.82 and 836.04 is: 1,254.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,296.76 : 3,446.82 = 836.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,296.76/3,446.82 = 836.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,296.76x = 3,446.82 × 836.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,296.76x = 2,881,679.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,881,679.39/2,296.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254.67

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