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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,297.16, 3,445.88 and 836.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,297.16, 3,445.88 and 836.32 is: 1,254.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,297.16 : 3,445.88 = 836.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,297.16/3,445.88 = 836.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,297.16x = 3,445.88 × 836.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,297.16x = 2,881,858.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,881,858.36/2,297.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254.53

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