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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,297.16, 3,446.54 and 836.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,297.16, 3,446.54 and 836.46 is: 1,254.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,297.16 : 3,446.54 = 836.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,297.16/3,446.54 = 836.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,297.16x = 3,446.54 × 836.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,297.16x = 2,882,875.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,882,875.62/2,297.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254.98

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