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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,395.45, 3,593.34 and 835.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,395.45, 3,593.34 and 835.25 is: 1,252.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,395.45 : 3,593.34 = 835.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,395.45/3,593.34 = 835.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,395.45x = 3,593.34 × 835.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,395.45x = 3,001,346.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,001,346.22/2,395.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,252.94

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