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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,395.18, 3,593.31 and 835.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,395.18, 3,593.31 and 835.12 is: 1,252.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,395.18 : 3,593.31 = 835.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,395.18/3,593.31 = 835.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,395.18x = 3,593.31 × 835.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,395.18x = 3,000,822.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,000,822.91/2,395.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,252.86

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