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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,395.17, 3,591.57 and 835.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,395.17, 3,591.57 and 835.26 is: 1,252.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,395.17 : 3,591.57 = 835.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,395.17/3,591.57 = 835.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,395.17x = 3,591.57 × 835.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,395.17x = 2,999,897.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,999,897.58/2,395.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,252.48

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