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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,395.36, 3,592.90 and 835.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,395.36, 3,592.90 and 835.44 is: 1,253.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,395.36 : 3,592.90 = 835.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,395.36/3,592.90 = 835.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,395.36x = 3,592.90 × 835.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,395.36x = 3,001,652.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,001,652.38/2,395.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,253.11

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