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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,297.04, 3,446.07 and 836.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,297.04, 3,446.07 and 836.20 is: 1,254.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,297.04 : 3,446.07 = 836.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,297.04/3,446.07 = 836.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,297.04x = 3,446.07 × 836.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,297.04x = 2,881,603.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,881,603.73/2,297.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254.49

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