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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,297.04, 3,447.36 and 837.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,297.04, 3,447.36 and 837.60 is: 1,257.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,297.04 : 3,447.36 = 837.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,297.04/3,447.36 = 837.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,297.04x = 3,447.36 × 837.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,297.04x = 2,887,508.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,887,508.74/2,297.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257.06

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