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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,297.32, 3,443.76 and 835.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,297.32, 3,443.76 and 835.48 is: 1,252.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,297.32 : 3,443.76 = 835.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,297.32/3,443.76 = 835.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,297.32x = 3,443.76 × 835.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,297.32x = 2,877,192.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,877,192.60/2,297.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,252.41

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