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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,395.56, 3,592.19 and 835.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,395.56, 3,592.19 and 835.37 is: 1,252.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,395.56 : 3,592.19 = 835.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,395.56/3,592.19 = 835.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,395.56x = 3,592.19 × 835.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,395.56x = 3,000,807.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,000,807.76/2,395.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,252.65

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