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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,296.91, 3,444.27 and 835.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,296.91, 3,444.27 and 835.88 is: 1,253.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,296.91 : 3,444.27 = 835.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,296.91/3,444.27 = 835.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,296.91x = 3,444.27 × 835.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,296.91x = 2,878,979.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,878,979.19/2,296.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,253.42

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