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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,297.04, 3,444.78 and 835.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,297.04, 3,444.78 and 835.86 is: 1,253.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,297.04 : 3,444.78 = 835.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,297.04/3,444.78 = 835.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,297.04x = 3,444.78 × 835.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,297.04x = 2,879,353.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,879,353.81/2,297.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,253.51

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