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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,296.84, 3,445.08 and 836.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,296.84, 3,445.08 and 836.32 is: 1,254.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,296.84 : 3,445.08 = 836.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,296.84/3,445.08 = 836.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,296.84x = 3,445.08 × 836.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,296.84x = 2,881,189.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,881,189.31/2,296.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254.41

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