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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,395.46, 3,592.02 and 835.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,395.46, 3,592.02 and 835.55 is: 1,252.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,395.46 : 3,592.02 = 835.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,395.46/3,592.02 = 835.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,395.46x = 3,592.02 × 835.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,395.46x = 3,001,312.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,001,312.31/2,395.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,252.92

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