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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,296.04, 3,444.44 and 837.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,296.04, 3,444.44 and 837.24 is: 1,256.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,296.04 : 3,444.44 = 837.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,296.04/3,444.44 = 837.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,296.04x = 3,444.44 × 837.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,296.04x = 2,883,822.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,883,822.95/2,296.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,256.00

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