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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,296.98, 3,445.46 and 836.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,296.98, 3,445.46 and 836.12 is: 1,254.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,296.98 : 3,445.46 = 836.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,296.98/3,445.46 = 836.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,296.98x = 3,445.46 × 836.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,296.98x = 2,880,818.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,880,818.02/2,296.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254.18

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